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J83 RPB

1993 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

186,686 mi
Last recorded186,686 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota MR2109,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ83 RPB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 186,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 185,772 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 185,143 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 181,631 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 176,943 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 170,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 170,498 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 163,424 miles

oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 156,000 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 149,067 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 144,255 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both wiper blades split

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2013 144,226 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both wiper blades split

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2012 138,295 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 135,397 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 126,803 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 119,147 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 119,147 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 113,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear lower suspension arm has slight play in balljoint

offside rear suspension arm has slight play in balljoint

Pass 10 Mar 2007 109,348 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 105,277 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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J83 RPB 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 J83 RPB, 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 J83 RPB registered?

J83 RPB is a 1993 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 March 1993.

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