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E117 GBH

1988 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,967 mi
Last recorded111,967 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1988 Toyota MR2112,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE117 GBH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 111,967 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 111,962 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded DOOR PILLAR (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis next to radiator (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded full inner cill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure due to corrosion (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering next to radiator (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded full inner cill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

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

both front tyres badly split

radiator leaking

VEHICLE EXCESSIVE CORROSION UNDERNEATH MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE

Pass 1 May 2015 111,023 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 10,211 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 10,733 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 10,733 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 4,332 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 102,827 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 102,827 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 101,312 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 98,044 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 98,044 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 93,886 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 99,734 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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E117 GBH is a 1988 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 E117 GBH, 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 E117 GBH registered?

E117 GBH is a 1988 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 May 1988.

Is E117 GBH safe to buy?

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