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25 DEC

1989 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,305 mi
Last recorded47,305 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Toyota MR2106,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 DEC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 47,305 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 46,486 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 45,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 45,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 45,276 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 44,693 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 44,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,505 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,026 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,366 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,938 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 41,511 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,994 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,903 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,542 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,024 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,841 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,133 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 38,777 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 37,719 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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25 DEC is a 1989 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 106,871 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 25 DEC, 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 37 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 25 DEC?

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What year was 25 DEC registered?

25 DEC is a 1989 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 September 1989.

Is 25 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 25 DEC shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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