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C236 GMB

1985 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,285 mi
Last recorded143,285 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2008
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC236 GMB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2008 143,285 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 143,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front no plate cracked

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2006 131,571 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 131,181 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 116,910 miles

Front valance corroded

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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C236 GMB is a 1985 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C236 GMB, 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 C236 GMB registered?

C236 GMB is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 August 1985.

Is C236 GMB safe to buy?

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