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C315 TMX

1986 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

98,477 mi
Last recorded98,477 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Toyota MR2108,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC315 TMX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 98,477 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 98,469 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 98,462 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 98,455 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 99,331 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 98,219 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 98,034 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 98,021 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 97,107 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 95,014 miles

Off side rear wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2015 94,953 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,186 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 93,439 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 92,931 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 92,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak?

Fail 13 Dec 2011 92,443 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak?

Pass 16 Dec 2010 91,938 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 91,031 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 90,069 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 89,099 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 88,285 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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C315 TMX is a 1986 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1986 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 108,230 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 C315 TMX, 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 40 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C315 TMX registered?

C315 TMX is a 1986 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 May 1986.

Is C315 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C315 TMX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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