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C238 HFL

1985 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,314 mi
Last recorded173,314 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC238 HFL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 173,314 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 173,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 164,138 miles

Parking Brake Lever Travel Close to Its Limit

Previous Repairs To O/S & N/S rear Body Filled & Painted

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2010 164,085 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking Brake Lever Travel Close to Its Limit

Previous Repairs To O/S & N/S rear Body Filled & Painted

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2009 161,753 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 159,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion in offside front door shut

Fail 3 Apr 2006 159,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion in offside front door shut

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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C238 HFL is a 1985 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C238 HFL, 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 C238 HFL registered?

C238 HFL is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 August 1985.

Is C238 HFL safe to buy?

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