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F143 TMU

1989 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,186 mi
Last recorded26,186 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Toyota MR2106,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF143 TMU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2025 26,186 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,027 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,631 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,081 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,617 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,201 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,532 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,145 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 22,705 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,269 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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F143 TMU is a 1989 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 106,871 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 F143 TMU, 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 37 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F143 TMU registered?

F143 TMU is a 1989 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 May 1989.

Is F143 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F143 TMU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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