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J30 TPX

1993 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,090 mi
Last recorded86,090 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota MR2109,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 TPX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 86,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 85,757 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 85,757 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 85,528 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,072 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 85,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Oil leak ()

age cracking present on n/s/f tyre

frt and rear shock absorber gaiters perished

Pass 5 Aug 2016 84,795 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

age cracking present n/s/f tyre

frt and rear shock absorber gaiters perished

slight play in o/s/r lower ball joint

Fail 5 Aug 2016 84,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Oil leak ()

age cracking present n/s/f tyre

frt and rear shock absorber gaiters perished

slight play in o/s/r lower ball joint

Pass 5 Nov 2014 84,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 84,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil level low.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 79,061 miles

N/s rear brake sticking slight.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,542 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking.

Oil level low.

Radiator corroded.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 76,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

N/S/R tyre cracking.

Oil level low.

Radiator corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 72,826 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 71,155 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 68,713 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 65,980 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2008 62,991 miles

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

o/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Jan 2007 59,995 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,711 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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J30 TPX is a 1993 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 109,025 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 J30 TPX, 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 33 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J30 TPX is a 1993 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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