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J12 DEF

1992 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,613 mi
Last recorded110,613 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 DEF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 110,613 miles

Rear tyres slight wear on edges

STRONG ADVISE - Handbrake rerquires adjusting

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Jul 2011 110,613 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear tyres slight wear on edges

STRONG ADVISE - Handbrake rerquires adjusting

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2010 108,597 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 108,597 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 106,552 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 106,552 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2008 103,663 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2007 99,003 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f tyre slightly low

Pass 29 Apr 2007 99,003 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly low

Pass 6 May 2006 93,257 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 93,224 miles

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

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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J12 DEF is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J12 DEF, 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 J12 DEF registered?

J12 DEF is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J12 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 DEF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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