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F147 EBA

1989 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,057 mi
Last recorded160,057 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Toyota MR2106,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF147 EBA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2006 160,057 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 160,057 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S rear suspension geometry not correct

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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F147 EBA is a 1989 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F147 EBA, 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 F147 EBA registered?

F147 EBA is a 1989 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 February 1989.

Is F147 EBA safe to buy?

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