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J152 KHY

1992 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,908 mi
Last recorded104,908 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ152 KHY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 104,908 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2008 104,146 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine bay cover retaining prop missing,plastic oversills fitted,rear load space & inner rear wheel arches part covered.evidence of long standing period.advanced front brake imbalance

front shock absorber dust boots/gaiters missing,rear gaiters split,previous rub marks on rear of osf inner wheel arch.some parts of front load space covered,steering rac k operation slightly noisey

nsf washer jet blocked,front wiper blades dirty,nosiey & slightly smearing,non staandard horn control fitted,ns steering rack boot perished,slight weep from osf boot,slight play in inner steering rack joints & front suspension strut top mounts.

various undewrshields fitted.front to rear steel brake pipes not visible.slight advanced surface corrosion to various underbody parts,fittings & panelling.low effort recorded to os handbrake

Pass 25 Jul 2007 103,636 miles

a/c condensor rotten,oil leaks,evidence of front tyres fowling on inner arches but not at time of test,slight play in both front shocks,slight wear in o/s inner rack joint,o/s handbrake cable damaged.

Fail 7 Jun 2007 103,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 101,662 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 101,662 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2006 101,618 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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J152 KHY is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 J152 KHY, 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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J152 KHY is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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