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C411 DYF

1986 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,981 mi
Last recorded94,981 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Toyota MR2108,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC411 DYF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 94,981 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 89,853 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 85,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 80,687 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 80,456 miles

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

Offside reverse light not working

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 78,748 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive pressure gauge sender (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 77,949 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 77,949 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 74,857 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,597 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 74,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 74,567 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion rear wheel arches

Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,516 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 74,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 74,404 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 74,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 74,343 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

tyres going out of shape

Fail 31 May 2011 74,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

tyres going out of shape

Pass 22 May 2007 74,336 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust loose

rear number plate

Pass 14 Feb 2006 71,461 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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C411 DYF is a 1986 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C411 DYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C411 DYF registered?

C411 DYF is a 1986 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 March 1986.

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