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A5 XPH

1988 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,447 mi
Last recorded171,447 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Toyota MR2112,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XPH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 171,447 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 171,447 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 171,445 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber top mount has movement

Offside Front Upper top mount has movement

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 168,495 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 168,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 165,798 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 164,325 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 164,313 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2022 161,291 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 159,728 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 158,509 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 158,495 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 157,095 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 157,023 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 155,422 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 155,420 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 153,896 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 153,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 153,442 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Offside Front Track rod gaiter twisted but is still secure

Oil leak

coolant leak

underside chassis has been under sealed

Pass 15 Dec 2015 148,234 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Offside Front Track rod gaiter twisted but is secure

Underside chassis has been under sealed

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2015 148,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced NSR 231 - OSR 21 (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Offside Front Track rod gaiter twisted but is secure

Underside chassis has been under sealed

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 143,514 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 143,315 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 143,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 138,878 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 134,325 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 134,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 130,281 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 126,181 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 119,187 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 24 Nov 2008 113,358 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 110,295 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 106,196 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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A5 XPH is a 1988 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A5 XPH, 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 A5 XPH registered?

A5 XPH is a 1988 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is A5 XPH safe to buy?

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