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525 NKT

1988 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,658 mi
Last recorded68,658 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Toyota MR2112,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration525 NKT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 68,658 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 65,058 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 65,046 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 62,471 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 62,471 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 62,156 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 60,191 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 59,993 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,956 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 59,297 miles

several small chips in screen

Pass 14 Jul 2006 59,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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525 NKT is a 1988 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 525 NKT, 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 525 NKT?

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What year was 525 NKT registered?

525 NKT is a 1988 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 May 1988.

Is 525 NKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 525 NKT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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