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H824 XGU

1990 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,648 mi
Last recorded121,648 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH824 XGU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 121,648 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

spare wheel clamp missing

Pass 21 Dec 2022 119,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass cracked - beam pattern and aim not affected. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 119,325 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 116,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Engine has a bad oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 116,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Engine has a bad oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 114,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 109,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 109,924 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 108,398 miles

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

Oil leak

all four tyres worn

Pass 21 Sep 2011 102,896 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 97,453 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 97,453 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 95,293 miles

large oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 93,849 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front fog light broken

Pass 20 Sep 2007 92,230 miles

N/S/F FOG LIGHT SMASHED

Pass 20 Sep 2006 90,593 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 88,331 miles

OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE BAY .

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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H824 XGU is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H824 XGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H824 XGU registered?

H824 XGU is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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