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J255 LGL

1992 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,439 mi
Last recorded154,439 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 LGL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 154,439 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 154,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 152,400 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 150,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 148,128 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 142,778 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 135,129 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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J255 LGL is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J255 LGL, 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 J255 LGL registered?

J255 LGL is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 March 1992.

Is J255 LGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J255 LGL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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