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D401 SCA

1987 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,057 mi
Last recorded147,057 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Toyota MR2110,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD401 SCA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 147,057 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 144,280 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 142,657 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 May 2022 142,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 142,528 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 142,136 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 141,442 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 140,664 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 139,972 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 139,565 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 137,296 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 136,553 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 133,159 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 130,012 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 126,560 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 123,610 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 122,002 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 122,002 miles

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

n/s rear foot and hand brake performances low

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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D401 SCA 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 88.9%.

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 D401 SCA, 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 D401 SCA registered?

D401 SCA is a 1987 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 January 1987.

Is D401 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D401 SCA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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