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B9 NYJ

1988 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,646 mi
Last recorded94,646 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Toyota MR2112,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 NYJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 94,646 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 94,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 94,352 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 94,147 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 93,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 93,672 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 93,376 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 93,135 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 92,858 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 92,385 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,815 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 91,815 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,211 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 90,913 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 90,910 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 90,768 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 86,513 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 86,511 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,346 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 85,777 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 81,283 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 81,283 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 74,484 miles

engine oil leak

front brake pads getting low

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2005 66,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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B9 NYJ is a 1988 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 B9 NYJ, 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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B9 NYJ is a 1988 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 November 1988.

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