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D51 JAE

1987 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

19,081 mi
Last recorded19,081 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Toyota MR2110,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD51 JAE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 19,081 miles

sills starting to corrode and sill covers are fitted

underside of car and steering/suspension components are corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 19,036 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 16 Jun 2023 19,006 miles

Slight corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Jun 2022 18,935 miles

Slight corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Jul 2021 18,917 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis and floor areas corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 18,902 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 18,838 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light corrosion on underside of whole car

strong corrosion on sump

Pass 20 Jun 2018 18,708 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Surface corrosion on all brake discs

Surface corrosion on all steering/suspension components.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 18,598 miles

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 9 Jun 2016 18,529 miles

surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,423 miles

sill covers fitted and underside of car starting to corrode

Pass 4 Nov 2013 18,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 18,012 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,620 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 17,404 miles

brake discs starting to wear

rear brake pads worn and just passed test

Pass 13 Sep 2010 16,610 miles

exhaust system blowing & just pass test

rear brakes discs pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2009 15,771 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 15,278 miles

All brake discs rusty due to lack of use

Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,143 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D51 JAE is a 1987 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 D51 JAE, 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 D51 JAE registered?

D51 JAE is a 1987 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D51 JAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D51 JAE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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