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J189 KHG

1992 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,320 mi
Last recorded150,320 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ189 KHG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 150,320 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake efficiency at minimum required

Fail 26 Jan 2018 150,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 148,982 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake at minimum required efficiency

unable to fully assess corrosion in rear sill panels

Pass 11 Dec 2015 147,034 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 146,998 miles

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 144,358 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 144,318 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 141,191 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 141,387 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 134,879 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 134,879 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 131,536 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 24 Sep 2010 127,973 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 127,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 125,969 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 117,871 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 117,860 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 114,792 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 114,792 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r brace bar corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2006 106,295 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 106,295 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J189 KHG is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J189 KHG, 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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J189 KHG is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 February 1992.

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