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J183 EWT

1992 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,926 mi
Last recorded112,926 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ183 EWT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 112,926 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 112,926 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 108,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 100,605 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 100,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 96,556 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 96,556 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 92,859 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box slight leak before and after on the joints (7.1.2)

oil leak

osr tyre close to legal limit

under tray fitted to front area

Fail 13 Oct 2015 87,916 miles

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

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired osr (1.5.1c)

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

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings os and ns inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box slight leak before and after on the joints (7.1.2)

chassis strength bar osr to inner chassis rail broken

oil leak

osr tyre close to legal limit

under tray fitted to front area

Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,683 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 81,527 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 75,333 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,770 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,626 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 62,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 55,321 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,168 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 40,256 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 31,718 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 31,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,699 miles

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

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

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

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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J183 EWT is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J183 EWT, 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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J183 EWT is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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