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J15 GPS

1992 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

57,928 mi
Last recorded57,928 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 GPS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 57,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 57,923 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 56,354 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 56,350 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 56,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2022 56,261 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 53,738 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,118 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 53,101 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe before silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,829 miles

Both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,619 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,548 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 52,344 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 52,190 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,190 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,718 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 51,423 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,737 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,066 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,586 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 47,679 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,981 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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J15 GPS is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J15 GPS, 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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J15 GPS is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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