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C486 SPE

1986 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,668 mi
Last recorded78,668 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Toyota MR2108,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC486 SPE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2025 78,668 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 78,289 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 77,855 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 77,838 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 77,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 77,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 77,181 miles

Offside Rear 195/50/15

engine oil on min

Pass 22 Aug 2017 76,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil on min

Pass 22 Jul 2014 76,546 miles

offside & nearside front tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2012 74,956 miles

rust in o/s front a post not through at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,570 miles

Battery insecure

deep cracking to offside & nearside front tyres

offside front lower wing excessively corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 72,412 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 71,064 miles

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

offside & nearside front of body corroded

offside & nearside front tyres cracking

Pass 2 May 2008 70,100 miles

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

offside & nearside outer sill panels corroding at front

Pass 20 Apr 2007 69,055 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 68,294 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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C486 SPE is a 1986 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C486 SPE, 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

How do I check the history of C486 SPE?

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What year was C486 SPE registered?

C486 SPE is a 1986 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 February 1986.

Is C486 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C486 SPE shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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