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E104 HBL

1988 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,807 mi
Last recorded115,807 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Toyota MR2112,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE104 HBL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 115,807 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 114,046 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 113,450 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 112,980 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 111,408 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 110,210 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 109,109 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 109,102 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 106,718 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 102,419 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 101,605 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 100,982 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 98,064 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 98,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 94,445 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 92,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 89,763 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 88,968 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 88,116 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 83,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2007 79,225 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2007 79,225 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2006 75,704 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 75,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E104 HBL is a 1988 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 E104 HBL, 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 E104 HBL registered?

E104 HBL is a 1988 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 April 1988.

Is E104 HBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E104 HBL shows 24 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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