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J246 SDV

1992 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

168,251 mi
Last recorded168,251 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ246 SDV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 168,251 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 168,241 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 166,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 166,567 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 166,049 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2023 164,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 162,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 160,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 158,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level very high

Pass 17 Sep 2019 157,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 157,822 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 19 May 2018 156,532 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 156,453 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL NOT CONTINUOUSLY WELDED (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL NOT CONTINUOUSLY WELDED (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 156,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear. (all brake hoses) (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner sills and chassis corroding

Rear shocks in very poor working condition

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2013 153,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

weld repair to near side rear outer sill

Fail 8 Apr 2013 153,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

weld repair to near side rear outer sill

Pass 19 Apr 2012 149,368 miles

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

clutch slave cylinder hose twisted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2012 149,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

clutch slave cylinder hose twisted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2011 144,905 miles

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

front brake discs slight pitting and scoring

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 14 Jan 2011 144,905 miles

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

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

front brake discs slight pitting and scoring

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 9 Feb 2010 139,805 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 139,803 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 134,755 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 129,392 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 124,056 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 124,056 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 116,439 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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J246 SDV is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J246 SDV, 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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J246 SDV is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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