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C458 XHO

1985 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,506 mi
Last recorded53,506 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC458 XHO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 53,506 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 53,408 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 53,387 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 53,340 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 53,237 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 53,124 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 52,644 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,946 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 51,056 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 50,058 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 49,415 miles

Exhaust mount broken

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 49,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Exhaust mount broken

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 47,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 47,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,680 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 45,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 43,051 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,540 miles

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

Offside park brake effort lower than expected

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 41,519 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,519 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,909 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,553 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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C458 XHO is a 1985 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C458 XHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C458 XHO registered?

C458 XHO is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 August 1985.

Is C458 XHO safe to buy?

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