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B290 PJK

1985 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,134 mi
Last recorded90,134 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB290 PJK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 90,134 miles

Central Rear Subframe/suspension mount bolt loose, but main component still secure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 88,494 miles

Central Rear subframe/suspension mount bolt loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 88,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension mount has one bolt loose

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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B290 PJK is a 1985 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 B290 PJK, 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 B290 PJK registered?

B290 PJK is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 June 1985.

Is B290 PJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B290 PJK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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