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B538 DCP

1985 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,300 mi
Last recorded8,300 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB538 DCP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 8,300 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 8,254 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 7,885 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 7,772 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 7,137 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 6,412 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 6,301 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 6,280 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 6,196 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 6,165 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 6,155 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 6,113 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 6,091 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 6,016 miles

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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B538 DCP is a 1985 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 B538 DCP, 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 B538 DCP registered?

B538 DCP is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B538 DCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B538 DCP shows 14 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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