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B12 KAF

1989 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

82,809 mi
Last recorded82,809 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Toyota MR2106,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 KAF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 82,809 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 82,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside rear inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front brake hose is slightly insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2023 82,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 80,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 80,656 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill and join (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 77,187 miles

Nearside Front lower locking ring on sport suspension addjuster leg loose

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch close to anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower locking ring on sport suspension adjuster leg loose

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to inner sill close to suspenion mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all wheels and tyres oversized ,slightly protruding from arches .

front wipers ,clips securing incorrect ,fit is poor but secure

non standard exhaust fitted ,not considered to noisy

plastic side skirts fitted to sills

suspension lowered front and rear ,non standard components fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2020 77,185 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to inner sill close to suspenion mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower locking ring on sport suspension addjuster leg loose

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch close to anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower locking ring on sport suspension adjuster leg loose

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to inner sill close to suspenion mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all wheels and tyres oversized ,slightly protruding from arches .

front wipers ,clips securing incorrect ,fit is poor but secure

non standard exhaust fitted ,not considered to noisy

plastic side skirts fitted to sills

suspension lowered front and rear ,non standard components fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2020 77,162 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear lights affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is inoperative anti roll bar fowling front lower arms not allowing movement (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 75,996 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 75,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 73,184 miles

duct tape on n\s\r wing

inner and outer sills slightly corroded

undercovers and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2009 73,178 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 73,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 172,712 miles

UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS FITTED.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 71,728 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 69,122 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 69,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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B12 KAF is a 1989 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1989 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 106,871 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 B12 KAF, 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 37 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B12 KAF is a 1989 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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