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H878 XGU

1990 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,061 mi
Last recorded41,061 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH878 XGU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 41,061 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 40,912 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 39,791 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 39,303 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 38,613 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 37,491 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 35,346 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 33,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 32,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2015 30,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 29,372 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 29,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 27,546 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 26,143 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 24,252 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 24,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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H878 XGU is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 117,356 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 H878 XGU, 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 36 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H878 XGU registered?

H878 XGU is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H878 XGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H878 XGU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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