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A7 VKE

1990 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

174,721 mi
Last recorded174,721 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VKE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 174,721 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 173,452 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 172,368 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 172,130 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 172,104 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 171,501 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 170,618 miles

slight corroshion on drain holls on floor

Pass 9 Jan 2016 169,139 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 164,999 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 162,180 miles

o/s and n/s floor corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 158,625 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 155,105 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 151,438 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 147,878 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 147,878 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 141,670 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 138,090 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 136,510 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 63,018 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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A7 VKE is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1990 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 117,356 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 A7 VKE, 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 36 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 A7 VKE registered?

A7 VKE is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is A7 VKE safe to buy?

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