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H886 ELL

1990 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,730 mi
Last recorded100,730 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH886 ELL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 100,730 miles

front and rear suspension components rusty

o/s/r sill coroded

Fail 15 May 2023 100,730 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension components rusty

o/s/r sill coroded

Pass 20 May 2022 99,999 miles

all brake disc shields corroded

all brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2017 99,907 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 99,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 99,591 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,229 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 97,742 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 97,663 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 97,663 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 96,650 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 95,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

body tier bar corroded badly o/s/r.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 95,229 miles

body tier bar corroded badly o/s/r.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 94,587 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 93,081 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 92,423 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 89,397 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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H886 ELL is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H886 ELL, 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.

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What year was H886 ELL registered?

H886 ELL is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 August 1990.

Is H886 ELL safe to buy?

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