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J171 ARM

1992 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,064 mi
Last recorded78,064 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ171 ARM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 78,064 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 76,607 miles

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

n/s+o/s rear inner wheel arch holes

Fail 7 Jan 2014 76,605 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s+o/s rear inner wheel arch holes

Pass 1 Aug 2011 76,366 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 76,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 75,250 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 74,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake execss travel

rear inner arches slight corrored

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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J171 ARM is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J171 ARM, 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 J171 ARM registered?

J171 ARM is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 1992.

Is J171 ARM safe to buy?

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