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AAY 385

1990 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,939 mi
Last recorded118,939 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAY 385
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 118,939 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 118,737 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 118,650 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 118,396 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 118,184 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 117,894 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 117,804 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 117,688 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside handbrake performance could be better

oil leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2016 117,323 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 117,010 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 116,608 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 116,185 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 115,773 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2010 115,771 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

brake service

Pass 28 Sep 2007 114,647 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 114,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 112,486 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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AAY 385 is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AAY 385, 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.

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What year was AAY 385 registered?

AAY 385 is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 April 1990.

Is AAY 385 safe to buy?

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