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J185 VRD

1992 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,307 mi
Last recorded117,307 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ185 VRD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 117,307 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 112,752 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 112,751 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 103,780 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 95,190 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 87,815 miles

slight blow on exhaust needs att soon

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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J185 VRD is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J185 VRD, 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 J185 VRD registered?

J185 VRD is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 May 1992.

Is J185 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J185 VRD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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