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D607 UHJ

1987 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

194,792 mi
Last recorded194,792 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Toyota MR2110,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD607 UHJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 194,792 miles

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

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

Small blow from exhaust downpipe to manifold

Fail 15 Jul 2026 194,792 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Small blow from exhaust downpipe to manifold

Pass 22 Jul 2025 194,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated - unable to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion underneath - including prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 194,317 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated - unable to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion underneath - including prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear readings low - 51% overall (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 194,315 miles

Offside Front Body component insecure brake backplate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt missing calliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated - unable to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion underneath - including prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 193,713 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 193,256 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 193,127 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 193,106 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 193,088 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2014 191,278 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 191,250 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 191,239 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 191,166 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Throttle cable starting to fray

Fail 26 Jun 2012 191,164 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Coolant leak

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

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

Throttle cable starting to fray

Fail 5 Oct 2010 191,094 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant leak from heater pipe/hose

Pass 1 Oct 2009 187,854 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 183,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front anti-roll bar mounting brackets corroding but not yet excessive

Fail 15 Sep 2008 183,189 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front anti-roll bar mounting brackets corroding but not yet excessive

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread and has run-flat damage on the sidewall

Fail 20 Sep 2007 179,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 179,186 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 176,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Sep 2006 176,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective

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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D607 UHJ is a 1987 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 D607 UHJ, 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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D607 UHJ is a 1987 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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