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C261 UDG

1985 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,905 mi
Last recorded152,905 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC261 UDG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 152,905 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 148,707 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 145,714 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 145,724 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60x14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

nearside front brake binding

Pass 1 Aug 2016 140,268 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 137,693 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 136,942 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 133,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 128,774 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2011 124,841 miles

Oil leak

rear shock absorbers becoming poor

rear suspension bushes perishing and becoming poor

underbody corrosion and heavily undersilled

windscreen washers poorly aimed

Fail 8 Jul 2011 124,798 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear shock absorbers becoming poor

rear suspension bushes perishing and becoming poor

underbody corrosion and heavily undersilled

windscreen washers poorly aimed

Fail 23 Jul 2010 121,582 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 121,582 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 120,565 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 116,589 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 112,514 miles

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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C261 UDG is a 1985 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C261 UDG, 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

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What year was C261 UDG registered?

C261 UDG is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 October 1985.

Is C261 UDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C261 UDG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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