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1988 Toyota MR2 3.0L Petrol · A5 XPH

A5 XPH

1988 Toyota MR2 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 171,447 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
TOYOTA MR2
Year / Origin
1988 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
171,447 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
2959cc
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A5 XPH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
  • 171,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

A5 XPH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Toyota Mr2 (A5 XPH) between April 2025 and April 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

A5 XPH Mileage History

  1. 11/04/2025168,495 mi
  2. 11/04/2025168,495 mi
  3. 16/03/2026171,445 mi+2,950 mi
  4. 01/04/2026171,447 mi+2 mi
  5. 01/04/2026171,447 mi

Average of roughly 3,035 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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1988 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
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