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D388 FUV

1987 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,112 mi
Last recorded141,112 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Toyota MR2110,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD388 FUV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 141,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 140,545 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 138,676 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 137,890 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 135,791 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 134,813 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 134,072 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 134,066 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 133,565 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 133,516 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 133,516 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 132,448 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 132,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 132,256 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 130,525 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 126,354 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 121,737 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 121,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D388 FUV is a 1987 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D388 FUV, 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 D388 FUV registered?

D388 FUV is a 1987 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D388 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D388 FUV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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