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XIW 8724

1990 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,873 mi
Last recorded187,873 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 8724
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 187,873 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 183,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs worn

Fail 14 Jul 2010 183,877 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in nearside rack

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

after-market exhaust system fitted (noise level on limit)

offside front fog light inoperative

rear brake disc slightly corroded

strong smell of petrol (no obvious leaks) fuel gauge low at time of test

sunstrip in windscreen on limit

Pass 6 Jul 2009 160,102 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 159,919 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 147,687 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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XIW 8724 is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XIW 8724, 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 XIW 8724 registered?

XIW 8724 is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is XIW 8724 safe to buy?

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