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C275 ETT

1985 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,580 mi
Last recorded110,580 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC275 ETT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 110,580 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sill covers fitted no steel sill area visible

Fail 5 Sep 2012 110,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sill covers fitted no steel sill area visible

Pass 31 May 2011 110,297 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2011 110,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 105,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 105,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 105,303 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 101,785 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 101,767 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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C275 ETT is a 1985 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C275 ETT, 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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C275 ETT is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 November 1985.

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