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H653 JLC

1990 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,806 mi
Last recorded187,806 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH653 JLC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 187,806 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 187,824 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 180,112 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 180,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 172,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 159,786 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 152,731 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 152,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 149,877 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 146,940 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 146,098 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 145,078 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 145,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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H653 JLC is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1990 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 117,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H653 JLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 36 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H653 JLC is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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