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E174 DMX

1987 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,999 mi
Last recorded82,999 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Toyota MR2110,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE174 DMX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 82,999 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 82,999 miles

all 4 brake backing plates corroded

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Jun 2018 82,999 miles

All brake backing plates corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 82,999 miles

Front and rear backing plates corroding

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis to sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,716 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

cill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 82,100 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 81,086 miles

Coolant leak

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)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 81,086 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 79,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 79,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Can't fully inspect outer sills due to covers

Front valance badly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 79,102 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 79,107 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 79,107 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 79,107 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 7,910 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 7,910 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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E174 DMX is a 1987 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E174 DMX, 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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E174 DMX is a 1987 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 November 1987.

Is E174 DMX safe to buy?

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