*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT C insurance loss in 08/2017 ***

Highlights

Presentable MR2 rarity that is ready to use
Well kept interior in fully working condition
MOT to August 2025
Regularly serviced with good history file
Recent new shock absorbers and radiator

The Appeal

In the early 1990s, whilst other manufacturers were chasing the simple two-seater format rebooted by the MX5, Toyota forged its own path. With the second-generation MR2, they conceived a mid-engined, mini-Ferrari.

Channelling some of the style of Panther’s stillborn Solo project with heavy influences from Maranello’s 328 delivered a car that was quite unlike anything else available at the time. That it was engaging and agile like the original MR2 and built exceptionally well certainly helped its case. Sales were never strong because those MX5 clones overly tempted buyers.

Today, the rare survivors have a very strong following. Likely, they’ll appreciate this 1993 car. It is the desirable European-market GTi-16 with the 160bhp version of Toyota’s twin-cam 2L engine. Looking attractive in mid-blue metallic, it is an enthusiast-owned car with a well-kept interior. We are told that everything works correctly, and the car runs well.

It has been regularly serviced and the shock absorbers and radiator were recently replaced. It comes to market with MOT to August 2025.

History and Paperwork

Registered on 26th May 1993
Nine registered keepers
Current keeper since February 20225
The seller tells us that he acquired the car in 2021
2 keys and an alarm fob as shown
V5C in current keeper’s name
Old MOT certificates
Factory handbooks
Service book with multiple stamps as shown
Various invoices as shown in photos
MOT to 1st August 2025 with minor advisories
150,076 miles on MOT test and now showing 150,265 miles in photos

The Condition

Mid-blue metallic paintwork in fair condition for age and mileage
Evidence of older repair work following accident damage
Bodywork appears largely well-kept with some points to note in photos
This includes a slightly misaligned driver’s door with a dent to the edge
There is also an area of damage to the nearside of the front spoiler
Fitted with five-spoke factory alloys in fair condition with some tarnish to note
Some of the centre caps are not present
Underside has points for buyers to note in photos
Sills have been repaired and repainted in black as shown
Grey fabric interior in good, well-kept condition with only very light wear for age
Dashboard, door cards, headlining and switchgear all in good order
Carpets remain well-kept through cabin and boot
Cabin carpets are protected with fitted over mats showing light wear
Supplied with space saver steel spare wheel and Kenwood stereo
Features include glass sunroof
Vendor reports that all interior features work correctly
No reported faults with electrics, lighting, switchgear or dials

The Mechanics

1,998cc twin cam 160bhp 16V Toyota engine
5spd manual gearbox
Recent new shock absorbers
New radiator recently fitted
Serviced twice since vendor acquired car in 2021
No reported running or driving issues
Minor advisories to note on current MOT

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