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H899 GBP

1990 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

110,817 mi
Last recorded110,817 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH899 GBP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 110,817 miles

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

unable to see weld clearly due to corrosion protection

Fail 8 Oct 2014 110,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 108,457 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 108,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 107,962 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 107,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 84,599 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 83,500 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 83,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 83,501 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 83,500 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 83,391 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 141,221 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 141,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 May 2007 141,221 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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H899 GBP is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 H899 GBP, 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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H899 GBP is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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