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D888 XDO

1988 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,109 mi
Last recorded99,109 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Toyota MR2112,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD888 XDO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 99,109 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full length plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2024 98,971 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both under vehicle sills corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2021 96,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 96,857 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 96,096 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 95,077 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 94,913 miles

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

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

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

all tyres perishing

Fail 2 Aug 2013 94,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2010 94,834 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 92,767 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 92,148 miles

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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D888 XDO is a 1988 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D888 XDO, 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.

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What year was D888 XDO registered?

D888 XDO is a 1988 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 November 1988.

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