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C286 BYH

1985 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,587 mi
Last recorded51,587 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC286 BYH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 51,587 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 48,821 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 48,207 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 48,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 47,802 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 47,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 46,580 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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C286 BYH 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 71.4%.

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 C286 BYH, 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 C286 BYH registered?

C286 BYH is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 November 1985.

Is C286 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C286 BYH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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