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E166 PUM

1987 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

180,022 mi
Last recorded180,022 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Toyota MR2110,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE166 PUM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 180,022 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 180,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 179,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 178,235 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 May 2011 176,711 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 175,080 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 172,517 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 170,871 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 168,733 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 166,855 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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E166 PUM is a 1987 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 E166 PUM, 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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E166 PUM is a 1987 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 August 1987.

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