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D351 GOU

1987 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,079 mi
Last recorded136,079 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1987 Toyota MR2110,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD351 GOU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 136,079 miles

brake discs corroding-pads very low,oil leak,tyres cracking,sills covered with trims

rear reg plate,sills-underbody-arches-components corroding,exhaust deteriorating

Fail 27 Apr 2016 136,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and play at joint (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

brake discs corroding-pads very low,oil leak,tyres cracking,sills covered with trims

rear reg plate,sills-underbody-arches-components corroding,exhaust deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2014 131,623 miles

minor exhaust leak, vehicle chassis corroded, front brake pads close to limit, rack arms have slight play, front and rear coil springs corroded, front wheel bearings rough when roatated

rear track rods have slight pla, rear brake hose slight insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2013 131,618 miles

minor exhaust leak, vehicle chassis corroded, front pads close to legal limit, front rack arms have slight play, front and rear coil springs corroded, front bearings rough when rotated

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency

rear track rods have slight play, vehicle over heating, rear brake hose slight inscure

Fail 19 Mar 2013 131,618 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

minor exhaust leak, vehicle chassis corroded, front pads close to legal limit, front rack arms have slight play, front and rear coil springs corroded, front bearings rough when rotated

rear track rods have slight play, vehicle over heating, rear brake hose slight inscure

Pass 13 Mar 2012 129,341 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 129,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 128,689 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 128,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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D351 GOU is a 1987 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 D351 GOU, 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.

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D351 GOU is a 1987 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D351 GOU safe to buy?

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