1988 Toyota MR2 1.6L Petrol · F478 OBP
1988 Toyota MR2 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 164,168 miles. MOT valid until 18/08/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1587cc
F478 OBP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 164,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F478 OBP Mileage History
- 11/05/2023160,738 mi
- 22/05/2024162,259 mi+1,521 mi
- 22/05/2025162,994 mi+735 mi
- 22/05/2025162,994 mi
- 20/08/2026164,168 mi+1,174 mi
Average of roughly 1,047 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F478 OBP 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 (F478 OBP) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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