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J12 JDG

1992 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

124,098 mi
Last recorded124,098 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 JDG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 124,098 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 123,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 123,458 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 122,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

areas of surface rust underside

Fail 14 Aug 2020 422,513 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

areas of surface rust underside

Pass 15 Mar 2019 122,162 miles

front shocks corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 121,544 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 120,539 miles

Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable both sides (tie rods) (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 120,538 miles

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rear wheel arch both sides (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable both sides (tie rods) (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 119,733 miles

n/s and o/s rear arches/sills corroded. rust in brake pipes/ wear in discs.

noise rear n.s bearing.

o/s park brake performance could be better.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 119,722 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s and o/s rear arches/sills corroded. rust in brake pipes/ wear in discs.

noise rear n.s bearing.

o/s park brake performance could be better.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 118,143 miles

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

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

wear in discs.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 117,225 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

wear/rust in brake discs.

Fail 19 Jun 2014 117,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear/rust in brake discs.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 116,606 miles

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

emmisions tested as pre august 92.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 116,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 114,373 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 54,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f and o/s/f wheels slightly rubbing on inner arches on lock

n/s/r brake partly binding

Pass 27 Apr 2012 54,869 miles

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f and o/s/f wheels slightly rubbing on inner arches on lock

n/s/r brake partly binding

Pass 9 May 2011 113,609 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 113,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 112,017 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 111,851 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 111,014 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 109,382 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 108,176 miles

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 JDG is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J12 JDG, 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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J12 JDG is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 March 1992.

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