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J158 JOU

1992 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,975 mi
Last recorded64,975 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ158 JOU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 64,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear number plate smaller than standard

Pass 27 Sep 2021 64,798 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 64,631 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,305 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 64,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 64,125 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 63,979 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,829 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 63,577 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 63,552 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 63,510 miles

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

lefthand rear bump stop split

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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J158 JOU is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J158 JOU, 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 J158 JOU registered?

J158 JOU is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J158 JOU safe to buy?

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