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E163 FLF

1987 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,149 mi
Last recorded128,149 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1987 Toyota MR2110,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE163 FLF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 128,149 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 128,140 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 126,741 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

areas of corrosion present on nearside and offside outer lower sills but unable to obtain access for examination due to aero kit fitted

headlamp switch damaged

slight play under load present in steering rack inner joints

Fail 22 Jan 2011 126,571 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

both front struts slight leak

offside and nearside outer sills are fitted with sill covers; unable to check outer sills corectly

Pass 27 Nov 2009 124,698 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 124,693 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 113,060 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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E163 FLF is a 1987 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E163 FLF, 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.

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What year was E163 FLF registered?

E163 FLF is a 1987 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 October 1987.

Is E163 FLF safe to buy?

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