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A1 OXA

1989 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,353 mi
Last recorded93,353 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Toyota MR2106,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 OXA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 93,353 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 92,474 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 91,793 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 91,170 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 90,841 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,838 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,835 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 90,747 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 90,535 miles

wiper blades getting worn

Pass 19 Jul 2016 90,512 miles

both rear side lights dim

Pass 3 Jul 2015 89,610 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 89,130 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 88,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 88,415 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 876,581 miles

30 spots of corrosion see block plan

corrosion see block plan + all mountings + all brake pipes + ns& os door sills

Fail 16 Jul 2010 87,581 miles

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

+ nsr

30 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 16 Jul 2009 87,395 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 87,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s inner sill light corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2008 87,034 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 87,033 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2007 86,374 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 86,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 85,716 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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A1 OXA is a 1989 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A1 OXA, 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

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What year was A1 OXA registered?

A1 OXA is a 1989 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 July 1989.

Is A1 OXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 OXA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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