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J190 VRD

1992 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,653 mi
Last recorded97,653 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2023
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ190 VRD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2023 97,653 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 95,790 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 93,094 miles

Coil spring corroded All OSR NSR NSF OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both OSR NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 93,090 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All OSR NSR NSF OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both OSR NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 93,015 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 92,199 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 92,199 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 91,033 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 89,594 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 86,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 86,073 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

most underside brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2013 81,990 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

most underside brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,266 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Aug 2012 78,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 3 Sep 2011 75,077 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Sep 2011 75,077 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,278 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 69,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 63,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 55,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake reserve travel

Pass 8 Nov 2006 52,847 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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J190 VRD is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 J190 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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J190 VRD is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 April 1992.

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