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J5 DCV

1993 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,210 mi
Last recorded117,210 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota MR2109,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 DCV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 117,210 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 117,201 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 117,190 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 117,121 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 116,909 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 115,003 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 114,454 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 112,612 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 110,604 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 108,880 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 105,922 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 105,020 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 103,930 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 102,870 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 102,870 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 99,848 miles

non standard engine fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2008 98,652 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 98,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

not standard engine fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2007 97,321 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 97,321 miles

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

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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J5 DCV 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 85%.

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 J5 DCV, 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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What year was J5 DCV registered?

J5 DCV is a 1993 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 April 1993.

Is J5 DCV safe to buy?

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