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A20 PYC

1988 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,553 mi
Last recorded168,553 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Toyota MR2112,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 PYC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2023 168,553 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner rear wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower rear quarter panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower rear quarter panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both rear wheel arch areas rust holed

Horn quiet

Offside Front floor area rust holed

Pass 5 Oct 2022 167,755 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside floor to inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Outer body panels corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2021 163,782 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 163,184 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 157,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

slight engine oil leak

some underside corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2020 157,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

slight engine oil leak

some underside corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2019 154,339 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking on to alternator which is noisey (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in door shut corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner inner sill to floor corroded , heavy on rear of sill to wheel arch joint

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly and lazy when operated (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside sill covers fitted so full inspection of sill impossible

Offside Front Headlamp aim on its highest point, will not adjust down

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 146,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 143,609 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 135,093 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in door shut corrosion on top of sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 135,080 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill corroded and holed (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in door shut corrosion on top of sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 134,862 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Fail 1 Feb 2013 134,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Pass 6 Feb 2012 134,411 miles

N/s parking brake reading low indicating a possible fault.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 133,433 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 132,812 miles

N/s parking brake readings low

Pass 11 Feb 2009 131,988 miles

N/s parking brake readings low

Pass 18 Feb 2008 130,571 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 128,054 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 125,624 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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A20 PYC is a 1988 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A20 PYC, 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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What year was A20 PYC registered?

A20 PYC is a 1988 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 November 1988.

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