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B228 FOE

1985 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,688 mi
Last recorded140,688 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB228 FOE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 140,688 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 137,527 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 131,576 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 128,544 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 127,393 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2006 122,760 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 122,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

sign of movement in nearside steering rack end bushes

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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B228 FOE is a 1985 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B228 FOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B228 FOE registered?

B228 FOE is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 July 1985.

Is B228 FOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B228 FOE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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