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H901 LHK

1990 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,785 mi
Last recorded86,785 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH901 LHK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2025 86,785 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

undersealed

Pass 17 Mar 2022 86,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 86,650 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 86,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 85,670 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 85,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 85,646 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All underside general corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 85,400 miles

Centre Rear engine bay - rodent damage present

Fail 22 Sep 2015 85,400 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear engine bay - rodent damage present

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 84,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service,

Pass 12 Mar 2013 84,326 miles

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

Nearside front & offside rear brakes binding slightly when turned by hand

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

Offside windscreen damaged/cracked outside of swept area

Fail 12 Mar 2013 84,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front & offside rear brakes binding slightly when turned by hand

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

Offside windscreen damaged/cracked outside of swept area

Pass 2 Mar 2012 82,835 miles

Offside front windscreen damaged in bottom corner but not in the sweep area or driver view

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 11 Dec 2010 81,724 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,828 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 80,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 74,985 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 74,985 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 71,175 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 71,170 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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H901 LHK is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 H901 LHK, 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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H901 LHK is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 November 1990.

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