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B716 TAA

1985 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

126,942 mi
Last recorded126,942 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB716 TAA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2007 126,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 126,942 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 121,707 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 121,707 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2005 121,700 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B716 TAA is a 1985 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B716 TAA, 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 B716 TAA registered?

B716 TAA is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 April 1985.

Is B716 TAA safe to buy?

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