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B166 DGJ

1985 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,920 mi
Last recorded100,920 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB166 DGJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2016 100,920 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Low effort on n/s park brake

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 100,074 miles

Low effort on n/s park brake.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 99,856 miles

slight corrosion on o/s rear floor

Fail 4 Jul 2014 99,834 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Slight corrosion on o/s rear floor.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 98,946 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to suspension mounts,floorpans,handbrake cable guide,coilsprings,inner and outer sills

Pass 24 Jul 2012 97,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 95,109 miles

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

oil leak engine + gearbox area

Fail 22 Jul 2011 94,981 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

oil leak engine + gearbox area

Pass 3 Aug 2010 88,554 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B166 DGJ is a 1985 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 107,432 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 B166 DGJ, 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 41 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B166 DGJ registered?

B166 DGJ is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 May 1985.

Is B166 DGJ safe to buy?

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