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D235 DDD

1987 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

143,855 mi
Last recorded143,855 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Toyota MR2110,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD235 DDD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 143,855 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box U bend pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective is flat ()

surface corrosion nearside inner arch, near anti roll bar mount

Fail 4 Jun 2025 143,855 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box U bend pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective is flat ()

surface corrosion nearside inner arch, near anti roll bar mount

Pass 4 Jun 2024 138,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 May 2024 138,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 May 2023 138,205 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 138,115 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 138,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 138,079 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 138,075 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 137,490 miles

Slight corrosion in prescribed and non-prescribed areas

Fail 15 Jul 2019 137,490 miles

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

Slight corrosion in prescribed and non-prescribed areas

Pass 18 Jul 2018 137,105 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2018 137,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect outer sills

Pass 3 Mar 2017 136,308 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 135,394 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 132,792 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 130,724 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 130,706 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 130,706 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 128,479 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 128,479 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 127,020 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 125,217 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 125,215 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 119,786 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 116,257 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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D235 DDD is a 1987 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D235 DDD, 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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D235 DDD is a 1987 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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