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A53 MWD

1988 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,588 mi
Last recorded119,588 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1988 Toyota MR2112,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA53 MWD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 119,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underbody has surface rust

Pass 1 Oct 2016 117,868 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 117,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 114,815 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 114,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 108,149 miles

corrosion to both sills

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 108,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

corrosion to both sills

Pass 7 Feb 2012 99,618 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 99,595 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear number plate dirty

Pass 11 Feb 2011 89,530 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 89,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 87,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 85,890 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 85,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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A53 MWD is a 1988 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A53 MWD, 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 A53 MWD registered?

A53 MWD is a 1988 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 January 1988.

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