1988 Toyota MR2 1.6L Petrol · E613 JLK
1988 Toyota MR2 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 1988. Recorded mileage 89,565 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E613 JLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2024
- 89,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E613 JLK MOT History
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 (E613 JLK) between January 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement Park brake lever (1.1.15 (e))”; “Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
E613 JLK Mileage History
- 04/01/202284,181 mi
- 17/01/202284,194 mi+13 mi
- 27/02/202387,312 mi+3,118 mi
- 11/04/202489,548 mi+2,236 mi
- 02/05/202489,565 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 2,317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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