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J165 XBL

1992 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,984 mi
Last recorded172,984 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ165 XBL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2024 172,984 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 164,053 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion to suspension components

inner sills and floor showing some signs or corrosion

Pass 21 May 2021 164,003 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 20 May 2021 164,001 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 26 May 2020 163,999 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

some components under body slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 163,927 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 163,880 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 31 Mar 2017 163,184 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 31 Mar 2017 163,184 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 162,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 162,752 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 160,633 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 160,633 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 159,129 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 159,029 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 17 Jun 2009 157,043 miles

Oil leak

oil light on

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 17 Jun 2009 157,043 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

oil light on

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 19 Jun 2008 149,733 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 139,526 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 139,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 131,785 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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J165 XBL is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 J165 XBL, 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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J165 XBL is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 April 1992.

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