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H978 TEP

1990 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

54,550 mi
Last recorded54,550 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH978 TEP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 54,550 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 54,425 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 54,319 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 53,721 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake cable / calliper lever has restricted free movement

Pass 19 Jul 2022 53,591 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake cable or caliper lever has restricted free movement

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 53,514 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 53,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 53,340 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,866 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2016 52,866 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding park brake cable and caliper quadrant arm have restricted free movement (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nearside rear caliper, handbrake effort down slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2014 48,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alternater belt slack

offside front wiper split

offside rear number plate lamp slightly damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,118 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 33,369 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,016 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,471 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 31,703 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,569 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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H978 TEP is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 H978 TEP, 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 H978 TEP registered?

H978 TEP is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 September 1990.

Is H978 TEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H978 TEP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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