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A16 WTF

1988 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,999 mi
Last recorded77,999 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Toyota MR2112,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 WTF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2023 77,999 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe from front to rear of car (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Co 9.40 % (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Body not fully secure Offside front wing - bumper corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 77,999 miles

All arches starting to corrode

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Check brake light illuminated

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper/arch trim loose

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

Sills corroding/could be worse under trims

Slight engine miss-fire

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 77,999 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear arches slight corrosoin

offside front wing slight corrosion on bottom

Fail 17 Sep 2013 77,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear arches slight corrosion

offside front wing slight corrosion on bottom

Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise removel of speedo display sticker on screen

Fail 18 Sep 2012 77,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise removel of speedo display sticker on screen

Pass 23 Sep 2011 75,934 miles

Both rear tyres tread depth low

Pass 10 Aug 2010 74,793 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 74,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 74,793 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 74,230 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 121,202 miles

slight corrosion around front bumper

Pass 4 Sep 2006 113,600 miles

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

air noise from engine noted on roadtest

both rear tyres are low on tread

coolant leak from pipe at n/s/f floor

Pass 20 Sep 2005 107,938 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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A16 WTF is a 1988 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A16 WTF, 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.

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A16 WTF is a 1988 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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