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H836 FNV

1990 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,230 mi
Last recorded172,230 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH836 FNV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 172,230 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 172,170 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 171,959 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke emitted from tail pipes (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sil corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

battery warning light illuminated

Pass 1 Aug 2024 167,641 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 167,559 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Co2 Too High (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All Four Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 167,523 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 167,278 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 165,700 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 163,492 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 161,415 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 161,403 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 159,038 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 156,694 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 154,478 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 152,067 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 149,641 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 145,719 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 141,190 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 114,115 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 136,704 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 131,496 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 126,900 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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H836 FNV is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 H836 FNV, 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 H836 FNV registered?

H836 FNV is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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