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C230 VGX

1985 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

198,838 mi
Last recorded198,838 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC230 VGX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 198,838 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 198,321 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 195,618 miles

coolant leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 192,488 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 192,320 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 192,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 190,645 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 190,232 miles

Parking brake travel will require attention in the near future.

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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C230 VGX is a 1985 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C230 VGX, 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

How do I check the history of C230 VGX?

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What year was C230 VGX registered?

C230 VGX is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 October 1985.

Is C230 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C230 VGX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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