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H770 DNR

1990 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,573 mi
Last recorded169,573 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH770 DNR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 169,573 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

side windows tinted

Fail 1 Jul 2011 169,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

side windows tinted

Pass 26 May 2010 68,554 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

both rear brake back plates corroded

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

radiator corroded

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2009 166,280 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 166,280 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 166,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 166,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2008 162,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 144,702 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 144,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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H770 DNR is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H770 DNR, 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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H770 DNR is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 August 1990.

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