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J140 BAR

1992 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,382 mi
Last recorded166,382 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ140 BAR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 166,382 miles

slight play at n/s front steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2008 165,904 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 163,495 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 163,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in steering rack at nearside

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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J140 BAR is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J140 BAR, 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 J140 BAR registered?

J140 BAR is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J140 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J140 BAR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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