1992 · 32 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1992 Toyota MR2 MOT pass rate and common faults

245 MOT tests in 2024. 64.5% passed first time, compared with 68.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time64.5%
Failed or needed repairs35.5%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 245 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.7%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  4. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.1%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.1%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.7%
  7. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.3%
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits3.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Emissions & leaks25.7%
  2. Brakes24.9%
  3. Lights & electrics24.5%
  4. Suspension15.5%
  5. Body & chassis13.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  7. Steering4.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine27.3%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.8%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding7.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1992 Toyota MR2?

In 2024, 64.5% of 1992 Toyota MR2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 245 tests. The average for all 32-year-old cars was 68.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1992 Toyota MR2?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake performance: excessively binding; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 1992 Toyota MR2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).