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B452 TVU

1985 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,820 mi
Last recorded87,820 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB452 TVU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 87,820 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 87,819 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2023 85,768 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 83,612 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 83,612 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation not attached (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 83,383 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body surface rust

Pass 4 Sep 2019 81,769 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Aug 2019 81,768 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,324 miles

Underbody has light corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,144 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

floor has slight corrosion [footwell]

Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,830 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 75,805 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,840 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 72,840 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 72,402 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 65,184 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f floor corroded but not in prescribed area

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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B452 TVU is a 1985 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B452 TVU, 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 B452 TVU registered?

B452 TVU is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 April 1985.

Is B452 TVU safe to buy?

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