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E120 EJM

1988 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,330 mi
Last recorded122,330 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1988 Toyota MR2112,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE120 EJM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 122,330 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 122,330 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2013 122,042 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 122,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 116,563 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 108,001 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 10,104 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

advise minor corrosion nearside inner rear body

advise nearside front tie bar bush poorly fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2006 100,906 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tie bar bush poorly fitted

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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E120 EJM is a 1988 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E120 EJM, 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 E120 EJM registered?

E120 EJM is a 1988 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 February 1988.

Is E120 EJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E120 EJM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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