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VJI 2979

1990 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,918 mi
Last recorded133,918 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 2979
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 133,918 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 133,776 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 132,009 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 130,941 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 127,869 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 151,423 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 123,534 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 122,780 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 122,756 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 120,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

charge lamp illuminated

Fail 27 Mar 2008 120,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

charge lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Jan 2007 115,502 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 113,631 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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VJI 2979 is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1990 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 117,356 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 VJI 2979, 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 36 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VJI 2979 registered?

VJI 2979 is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 May 1990.

Is VJI 2979 safe to buy?

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