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J101 FGO

1992 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,256 mi
Last recorded98,256 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 FGO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 98,256 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 98,185 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 98,183 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2016 97,874 miles

all suspension forming corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 97,316 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all suspension components forming corrosion

both front suspension top mounts have slight movement

Pass 11 Nov 2014 96,286 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all suspension components forming corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2013 95,510 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 95,035 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 95,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 94,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2011 94,400 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 92,528 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 90,837 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 89,156 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 89,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 87,412 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 87,363 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 85,790 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 82,932 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 82,819 miles

Offside Rear rear 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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J101 FGO is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 111,467 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 J101 FGO, 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 34 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J101 FGO is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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