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J70 FOS

1993 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,500 mi
Last recorded102,500 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota MR2109,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 FOS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 102,500 miles

Body brace bars corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear of both outer sills showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 90,598 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Hand brake travel becoming "long".

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear of both outer sills showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 82,349 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 77,509 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 77,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,192 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 72,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 68,114 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J70 FOS is a 1993 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J70 FOS, 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 J70 FOS registered?

J70 FOS is a 1993 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 August 1993.

Is J70 FOS safe to buy?

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