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H774 VGF

1990 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,519 mi
Last recorded162,519 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH774 VGF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 162,519 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 162,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ball joint nut locking device missing

Pass 6 Jul 2023 161,549 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 161,037 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 160,191 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 159,368 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 159,357 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 157,511 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp dim

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 157,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp dim

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 155,752 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 154,372 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 153,001 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 151,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 149,717 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 149,512 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 149,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 149,335 miles

front brake discs rusty

n/s front coil spring rusty

n/s rear coil spring rusty

o/s front coil spring rusty

o/s rear coil spring rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2011 149,326 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty

n/s front coil spring rusty

n/s rear coil spring rusty

o/s front coil spring rusty

o/s rear coil spring rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2010 148,298 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 147,950 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 147,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 147,306 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 147,306 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 145,882 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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H774 VGF is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H774 VGF, 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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What year was H774 VGF registered?

H774 VGF is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 November 1990.

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