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H659 NHP

1990 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,109 mi
Last recorded154,109 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH659 NHP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 154,109 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres have cracks in threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 154,109 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres have cracks in threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 150,169 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at various places (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracks within tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor pan distorted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat has slight play / flex / play in seat frame. Unit secure at time of inspection and functioning as intended

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency 17% Brake lock 0%

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / outer sills and sill to lower arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH NS AND OS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NS AND OS ON 3mm + CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / outer sills and sill to lower arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody panels / vehicle structure out of prescribed areas: not showing serious weakness at time of inspection

horn button / control relocated and accessible

park brake lever has little reserve travel

presented with all welded patch repairs covered in underseal

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 29 Jun 2022 149,159 miles

Both rear tyres 3.5 mm also offside rear perrished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General surface corrossion to steering and suspension components

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 149,193 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres 3.5 mm also offside rear perrished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General surface corrossion to steering and suspension components

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 148,881 miles

Front number plate damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear spoiler loose

Fail 20 Apr 2021 148,880 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release .rear spoiler loose.

front number plate damage

fuel low oil and water checks

Pass 23 Jan 2015 139,437 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 131,761 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 131,760 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 May 2008 129,327 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 129,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 127,206 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 127,206 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 115,564 miles

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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H659 NHP is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H659 NHP, 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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H659 NHP is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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