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C25 CEO

1987 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,896 mi
Last recorded121,896 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Toyota MR2110,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 CEO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 121,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 111,652 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Possible radiator

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

Fail 29 May 2025 111,650 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

1 litre of oil added before test

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Possible radiator

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror

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

Pass 24 May 2024 106,211 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 99,399 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 99,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 99,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working switch knob missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear flexi brake pipe fitted incorrectly

all flexi brake hoses not mounted correctly

front lower bumper missing

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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C25 CEO is a 1987 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 110,231 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C25 CEO, 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 39 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C25 CEO is a 1987 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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