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TUI 8028

1990 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

91,375 mi
Last recorded91,375 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUI 8028
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 91,375 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 29 May 2026 91,375 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 May 2025 89,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 89,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 88,463 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 87,427 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 87,427 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 86,093 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 84,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 84,457 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Road wheel fixing missing one off all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,250 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 84,211 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 84,050 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 83,818 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,839 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes tested on road with Tapley meter and rolling road

check wiring security around battery

extensive modifications have been made to vehicle

front brake hoses of braided type

play in o/s front suspension strut when vehicle raised

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

springs leave seats when vehicle raised, return OK

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes tested with Tapley meter and rolling road

check horn switch security

check wiring/battery security in n/s passenger area

extensive modifications have been made to vehicle

front brake hoses of braided type

fuel smell? no leaks visible

play/movement in suspension struts when vehicle raised

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

suspension springs leave seats when vehicle raised, return OK

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NOTE extensive modifications to vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes tested on road with Tapley meter and on rolling road

front brake hoses of braided type

play in suspension struts when vehicle raised

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

speedometer not working

suspension springs leave seats when vehicle raised, return OK

Fail 23 Apr 2012 74,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NOTE extensive modifications to vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension springs leave seats when vehicle jacked up, return OK

front brake hoses of braided type

play in front and rear suspension struts when vehicle raised

play in n/s rear wheel bearing

speedometer not working

vehicle has LSD, brakes tested on road and rolling road

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,979 miles

NOTE braided type brake hoses fitted (to front only)

NOTE extensive modifications to vehicle (bodywork, engine, running gear, rear lights etc)

NOTE suspension springs leave seats when vehicle raised, return to position OK

NOTE vehicle has LSD, brakes tested with combination of rolling road and Tapley meter

check wheel alignment

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 71,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

NOTE braided type brake hoses fitted (to front only)

NOTE extensive modifications to vehicle (bodywork, engine, running gear, rear lights etc)

NOTE suspension springs leave seats when vehicle raised, return to position OK

NOTE vehicle has LSD, brakes tested with combination of rolling road and Tapley meter

brake fluid level on minimum

check fuel filler neck mounting

check o/s front lower swivel mounting bolts

check wheel alignment

clip missing from fuel filler neck pipe to hose

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2007 71,465 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 71,391 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 63,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s door mirror a little loose

park brake travel getting towards excessive

rear number plate deteriorating

slight fluctuation in brake reading from n/s/f brake

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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TUI 8028 is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TUI 8028, 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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TUI 8028 is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 February 1990.

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