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J108 BVX

1992 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,990 mi
Last recorded147,990 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ108 BVX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2015 147,990 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 147,990 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 137,584 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 137,572 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2013 132,372 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 132,372 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 130,349 miles

offside & nearside front tyres worn/wearing on inner shoulders.

Fail 5 Oct 2011 130,339 miles

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

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

offside & nearside front tyres worn/wearing on inner shoulders.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 128,685 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 128,684 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 121,595 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 119,789 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 110,691 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 110,437 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 110,430 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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J108 BVX is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J108 BVX, 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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What year was J108 BVX registered?

J108 BVX is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 June 1992.

Is J108 BVX safe to buy?

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