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C542 DKK

1985 Toyota MR2

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,445 mi
Last recorded152,445 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Toyota MR2107,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC542 DKK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 152,445 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 150,578 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 148,107 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 146,425 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 143,262 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 139,088 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 138,869 miles

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)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 134,538 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 134,537 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 132,267 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 132,264 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak around engine

Pass 7 Apr 2011 130,199 miles

crack in nearside front indicator cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2011 130,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

crack in nearside front indicator cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2009 128,384 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 128,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 128,352 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 128,352 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 128,086 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 128,085 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 125,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C542 DKK is a 1985 Toyota MR2 in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C542 DKK, 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.

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C542 DKK is a 1985 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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