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H837 GEW

1990 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,157 mi
Last recorded81,157 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH837 GEW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 81,157 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 81,053 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 80,955 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 80,754 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 80,754 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 80,740 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 80,740 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,521 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

headlamp masks fitted

spare wheel insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2015 80,447 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 80,447 miles

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,921 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 79,921 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 79,679 miles

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

both rear wheels binding

Pass 24 Aug 2012 79,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to various suspension components

fuel pipe to filter corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 79,366 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front and rear coil springs rusty

headlamp beam patterns poor

nearside front tyre poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2010 79,274 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 79,203 miles

Front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 79,024 miles

Front wipers poor

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 78,682 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 78,553 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 78,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2005 77,939 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 77,939 miles

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

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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H837 GEW is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H837 GEW, 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 H837 GEW registered?

H837 GEW is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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