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22 SO

1988 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,902 mi
Last recorded82,902 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Toyota MR2112,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 SO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 82,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 82,886 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 81,945 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 80,773 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

idle speed slightly high

Fail 2 Apr 2024 80,773 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

idle speed slightly high

Pass 22 Mar 2023 79,160 miles

idle speed slightly high

Fail 22 Mar 2023 79,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

idle speed slightly high

Pass 9 Feb 2022 76,134 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 70,956 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 68,801 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,446 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 68,432 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 67,039 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 66,260 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 63,269 miles

front tyres perished

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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22 SO is a 1988 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 112,050 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 22 SO, 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 38 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 22 SO?

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What year was 22 SO registered?

22 SO is a 1988 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is 22 SO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 22 SO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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