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G688 RSA

1989 Toyota Mr

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

104,014 mi
Last recorded104,014 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Mr126,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG688 RSA
MakeToyota
ModelMr
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2009 104,014 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

All corrosion holes marked with yellow chalk. Repair patches must be seam welded.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 95,411 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 95,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 85,892 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

full brake test not completed due to leaking pipe

How Reliable is the Toyota Mr?

Based on 884 MOT tests across 180 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
4,284
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
parking brake recording little or no effort 72
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 55
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G688 RSA is a 1989 Toyota Mr in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Mr models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 126,355 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 Mr fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G688 RSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Mr typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Toyota Mr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G688 RSA is a 1989 Toyota Mr, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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