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J266 KMW

1992 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,247 mi
Last recorded114,247 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ266 KMW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2025 114,247 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front both springs and shocks corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70 percent worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear outer arches corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 111,383 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 111,153 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 107,555 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills at the rear of the vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 106,037 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 98,539 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,041 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 91,502 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,612 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 90,612 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 89,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2012 89,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2011 88,232 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 88,232 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 86,633 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 84,130 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 82,547 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 79,807 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 79,624 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak from engine area

Pass 29 Aug 2006 75,881 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 71,814 miles

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

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

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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J266 KMW 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 76.2%.

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 J266 KMW, 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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J266 KMW is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 May 1992.

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