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B998 YYN

1985 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,457 mi
Last recorded130,457 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB998 YYN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 130,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front inner door frames corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2018 130,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

All springs corroded

Exhaust Loud

Nearside Front Anti roll bar dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Arch has corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti roll bar dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Small oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2017 128,528 miles

Offside rear sill corroded through, but not affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings

Fail 8 Aug 2017 128,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear sill corroded through, but not affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings

Pass 4 Aug 2016 127,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Fail 3 Aug 2016 127,157 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 30 Jul 2015 123,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Oil on exhaust pipe

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 123,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Oil on exhaust pipe

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 120,972 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 120,972 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 119,558 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 119,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 117,821 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 117,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nearside washer inoperative

offside brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2011 117,029 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 117,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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B998 YYN is a 1985 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B998 YYN, 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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B998 YYN is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 May 1985.

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