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D290 EWK

1987 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,367 mi
Last recorded122,367 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Toyota MR2110,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD290 EWK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 122,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 122,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 122,148 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 121,912 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 121,717 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 121,379 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 121,312 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 121,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 121,000 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 120,505 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 120,269 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 119,645 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 119,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 119,470 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 119,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 118,325 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 118,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 117,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 117,540 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 117,148 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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D290 EWK is a 1987 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 110,231 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 D290 EWK, 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 39 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 D290 EWK registered?

D290 EWK is a 1987 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 March 1987.

Is D290 EWK safe to buy?

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