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E188 WEX

1991 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1758cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,874 mi
Last recorded162,874 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Toyota MR2118,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE188 WEX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,758cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2024 162,874 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached coil over locking ring not locked home (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front floor corroded near to roll cage mounting point, No o/e structrual issues

Pass 27 Feb 2022 161,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 160,070 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 157,930 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 156,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 154,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 154,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking At joint (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 151,699 miles

Offside Front floor pan rusty

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 151,673 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front floor pan rusty

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 151,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 149,088 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rust in n/s/f floor pan

Pass 7 May 2014 147,044 miles

n/s wiper torn

some rust in front and rear floor sections

Pass 17 Apr 2013 145,434 miles

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rust in n/s/f floor

Fail 16 Apr 2013 145,434 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rust in n/s/f floor

Pass 9 May 2012 143,457 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 142,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 139,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre has some damage to tread on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2011 139,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre has some damage to tread on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2010 134,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 133,648 miles

4 new wheels and tyres fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fitted with non standard seats and mountings

non standard brakes and exhaust fitted

some rust in front and centre floor sections

Fail 28 Apr 2009 133,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fitted with non standard seats and mountings

non standard brakes and exhaust fitted

some rust in front and centre floor sections

Pass 5 Sep 2008 131,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

non standard brake hoses fitted

slight play in o/s/r lower ball joint

Pass 18 Sep 2007 127,623 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

non standard front hoses fitted

non standard n/s seat and mountings fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2006 120,875 miles

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

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2006 120,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2006 120,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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E188 WEX is a 1991 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,758cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1991 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 118,010 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 E188 WEX, 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 35 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E188 WEX is a 1991 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 May 1991.

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