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D152 UTU

1987 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,101 mi
Last recorded140,101 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Toyota MR2110,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD152 UTU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 140,101 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 140,099 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 140,086 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 140,077 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 140,056 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 140,050 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended DRIVER'S (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 139,988 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 139,984 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 139,913 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 139,841 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 139,839 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 139,715 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 139,713 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 139,643 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 139,557 miles

underbody very corroded in some areas

Fail 9 Sep 2016 139,527 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody very corroded in some areas

Pass 1 Sep 2015 139,460 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 139,426 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 138,838 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracking to inner sidewall

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 138,795 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 138,507 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 138,320 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 138,320 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 138,220 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 138,052 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 137,188 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 135,694 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 135,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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D152 UTU is a 1987 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D152 UTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D152 UTU registered?

D152 UTU is a 1987 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 January 1987.

Is D152 UTU safe to buy?

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