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J149 TFC

1992 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,983 mi
Last recorded131,983 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ149 TFC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 131,983 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 131,983 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 131,814 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 131,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 129,470 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 129,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 127,063 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 127,007 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 115,957 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 111,281 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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J149 TFC is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J149 TFC, 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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J149 TFC is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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