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B1 SXE

1988 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,364 mi
Last recorded145,364 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Toyota MR2112,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 SXE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 145,364 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front seat removed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 145,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2019 142,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 138,505 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 134,682 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 130,447 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 123,772 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 123,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 123,490 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front tyres wearing low

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

general body and underside of vehicle corrosion

parking brake travel long

Pass 21 Oct 2009 119,882 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2009 119,882 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2008 112,091 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear tyres low

Both sills corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2008 111,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear tyres low

Both sills corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2007 107,216 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 103,732 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 103,732 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.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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B1 SXE is a 1988 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B1 SXE, 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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B1 SXE is a 1988 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 June 1988.

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