CarVerify

Free Car Check

D989 YTN

1987 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

125,969 mi
Last recorded125,969 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Toyota MR2110,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD989 YTN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 125,969 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 125,491 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 124,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 124,724 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose Rack inner joint lock nut loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 124,421 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrison

Fail 23 Dec 2019 124,421 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrison

Pass 19 Nov 2018 123,939 miles

Rear panel is corroded (behind rear bumper)

Fail 30 Aug 2018 123,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 123,519 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under floor coated in light corrosion

Under trays fitted

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 123,517 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Two places (marked up) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underbody covers fitted not allowing a full and detailed inspection to be carried out

Various parts of underfloor coated in corrosion

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 123,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 123,251 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 122,417 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 122,406 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 121,564 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 121,120 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 119,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 118,327 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 118,327 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2009 116,479 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 116,258 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 116,258 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 116,189 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 116,161 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 116,030 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 115,886 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 115,886 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 115,886 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 115,886 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D989 YTN is a 1987 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 D989 YTN, 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

How do I check the history of D989 YTN?

You can check the full history of D989 YTN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D989 YTN registered?

D989 YTN is a 1987 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D989 YTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D989 YTN shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D989 YTN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D989 YTN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.