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C294 FGT

1985 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,095 mi
Last recorded125,095 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC294 FGT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 125,095 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 125,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 121,332 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2021 120,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp switch loose

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2021 120,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp switch loose

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear sill corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 117,586 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear sill corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 113,320 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 113,312 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 113,000 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 112,668 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 112,667 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear service brake low effort

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 112,277 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 112,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C294 FGT is a 1985 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 C294 FGT, 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 C294 FGT registered?

C294 FGT is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 November 1985.

Is C294 FGT safe to buy?

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