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J256 PBV

1992 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,901 mi
Last recorded67,901 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ256 PBV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 67,901 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 67,896 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 146,318 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 142,984 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 142,505 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 141,138 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2007 136,467 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 136,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear tyres are close to the legal limit and the walls are perished & cracking

Front number plate is damaged but is secure & readable

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Stone Chip in zone A of windscreen at 10Ml limit

Pass 29 Aug 2006 130,952 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 126,710 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 126,710 miles

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

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

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

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

wear to nearside rear brake disc

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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J256 PBV is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J256 PBV, 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 J256 PBV registered?

J256 PBV is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 January 1992.

Is J256 PBV safe to buy?

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