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C337 YDG

1986 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

175,811 mi
Last recorded175,811 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Toyota MR2108,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC337 YDG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 175,811 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 175,503 miles

all suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2024 175,308 miles

Coolant leak ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 175,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded near suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded at drain plug (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 175,173 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 175,072 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 174,827 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 174,468 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 174,054 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 173,381 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 173,379 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Feb 2016 170,909 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 170,758 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 167,970 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

SIDESKIRKS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VEHICLE HEAVELY UNDERSEALED

Fail 16 Feb 2015 167,969 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

SIDESKIRKS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VEHICLE HEAVELY UNDERSEALED

Fail 29 Dec 2014 167,912 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 164,300 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 164,300 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 160,963 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake just met legal requirement nay need further attention

Fail 12 Dec 2012 160,955 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2012 158,369 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 157,741 miles

N/S/F Brake Disc Corroded

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

O/S/F Brake Disc Corroded

O/S/R Brake Disc Corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2011 157,741 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F Brake Disc Corroded

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

O/S/F Brake Disc Corroded

O/S/R Brake Disc Corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2010 157,204 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from engine

water leak from radiator hose at o/s/f

Pass 22 Jan 2009 155,855 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 154,436 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 153,021 miles

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

LOW BRAKE EFFORT RECORDED AT O/S REAR PARK BRAKE.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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C337 YDG is a 1986 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 C337 YDG, 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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C337 YDG is a 1986 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 June 1986.

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