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D144 VAL

1987 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,877 mi
Last recorded73,877 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Toyota MR2110,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD144 VAL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2025 73,877 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 73,476 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 73,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 72,774 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 72,487 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 70,977 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,140 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 69,297 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 68,798 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 67,759 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 67,093 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 65,456 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,619 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 63,855 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,594 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 62,422 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 59,947 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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D144 VAL is a 1987 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 110,231 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 D144 VAL, 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 39 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D144 VAL registered?

D144 VAL is a 1987 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 January 1987.

Is D144 VAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D144 VAL shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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