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D838 EBJ

1988 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,609 mi
Last recorded86,609 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1988 Toyota MR2112,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD838 EBJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 86,609 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 79,443 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 77,031 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 75,014 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 73,925 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 73,923 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 72,837 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 64,324 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 59,246 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 57,268 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 57,268 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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D838 EBJ is a 1988 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 112,050 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 D838 EBJ, 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 38 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 D838 EBJ registered?

D838 EBJ is a 1988 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is D838 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D838 EBJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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