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62 JAU

1991 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,776 mi
Last recorded28,776 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota MR2118,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration62 JAU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 28,776 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 28,776 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 28,771 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 28,764 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 28,739 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 28,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 28,644 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 28,603 miles

Rear Both tyres perished

Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,569 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,526 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 28,452 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,417 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 28,322 miles

Parking brake poor

Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,186 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,014 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake long

Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,872 miles

road springs corroded

tyres poor

Fail 29 Apr 2008 27,658 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,658 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,102 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 26,169 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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62 JAU is a 1991 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 1991 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 118,010 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 62 JAU, 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 35 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 62 JAU registered?

62 JAU is a 1991 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is 62 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 62 JAU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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