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A19 GUB

1988 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

2,797 mi
Last recorded2,797 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Toyota MR2112,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 GUB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 2,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 2,454 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 2,239 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 1,995 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 1,331 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 1,331 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 260 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 154,155 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 154,155 miles

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2011 154,155 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 14,284 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 14,284 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 124,636 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 124,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 103,105 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 88,033 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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A19 GUB is a 1988 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A19 GUB, 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

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What year was A19 GUB registered?

A19 GUB is a 1988 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is A19 GUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 GUB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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