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D522 FVC

1987 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,858 mi
Last recorded118,858 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Toyota MR2110,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD522 FVC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2009 118,858 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion in front panel section

front anti roll bar fouls body at location points

suspension and steering components corroded

nail in tread of nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2009 118,858 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion in front panel section

front anti roll bar fouls body at location points

suspension and steering components corroded

nail in tread of nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2008 117,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion hole in offside sill

front bumper rear panel structure heavily corroded

park brake lever travel close to limit

underbody seams etc. steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2008 117,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion hole in offside sill

front bumper rear panel structure heavily corroded

park brake lever travel close to limit

undersidebody seams etc, steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2007 115,641 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 115,640 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion set in to panelwork and underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2006 113,730 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 113,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in brake pipework

oil pipe to cooler seeping

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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D522 FVC is a 1987 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D522 FVC, 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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D522 FVC is a 1987 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 June 1987.

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