Mica Blue T-Bar Opinions please.

[placebo]

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/321965593875

Hi guys anyone know the car above?

I am interested in buying it.
Just seems too good to be true at that price especially.

Any input I'd be grateful.

Thanks in advance.

[adamstanford]

It does look as if it's seen a fair bit of love and attention. It's pretty local to me. Follow the very good buyers guide on YouTube and I don't think you'd stray far wrong.
But I agree it is a very reasonable price for what it appears to be.

[Master-B]

MOT history isnt too bad for a MK1. Certainly doesnt indicate its full of galloping rot or filler, but does show where some welding should have been done that you can check:

Check the MOT history of a vehicle
Registration number: E303FMX

Mileage readings are currently only available for MOTs done from 1 August 2011.
Vehicle makeTOYOTA Vehicle modelMR2 Date first used16 April 1988 Fuel typePetrol ColourBlue

MOT history of this vehicle
Test date23 November 2015 Expiry date22 November 2016 Test ResultPass Odometer reading139,962 miles MOT test number4817 5096 8398
Test date4 November 2014 Expiry date3 November 2015 Test ResultPass Odometer reading138,814 miles MOT test number2185 1830 4378 Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Test date16 October 2014 Test ResultFail Odometer reading138,809 miles MOT test number1256 0988 4281 Reason(s) for failure
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Test date3 May 2013 Expiry date31 May 2014 Test ResultPass Odometer reading132,445 miles MOT test number4258 3372 3144

Test date19 May 2012 Expiry date31 May 2013 Test ResultPass Odometer reading130,115 miles MOT test number5696 2084 2123 Advisory notice item(s)
outer sills have plastic covers fitted

Test date11 May 2012 Test ResultFail Odometer reading130,115 miles MOT test number6783 5293 2168 Reason(s) for failure
Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Test date13 May 2011 Expiry date31 May 2012 Test ResultPass MOT test number1396 0333 1179 Advisory notice item(s)
ADVISE, slight engine oil leak.
ADVISE, front brake pads starting to wear low.
ADVISE, both front suspension coil springs corroding.
ADVISE, slight play in n/s/r & o/s/r bottom ball joints.

Test date22 May 2010 Expiry date31 May 2011 Test ResultPass MOT test number2531 1274 0487

Test date17 May 2010 Test ResultFail MOT test number8433 8793 0144 Reason(s) for failure
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Test date1 June 2009 Expiry date31 May 2010 Test ResultPass MOT test number6012 9245 9121
Test date5 May 2009 Test ResultFail MOT test number7016 2552 9142 Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Test date2 April 2008 Expiry date3 April 2009 Test ResultPass MOT test number9507 9379 8085

Test date27 March 2008 Test ResultFail MOT test number1544 9778 8012 Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
hand brake travel becoming long
Coolant leak

Test date4 April 2007 Expiry date3 April 2008 Test ResultPass MOT test number4741 7479 7053

[Gilles27]

Looks great. It's the best colour too! The spoiler-mounted brake light is a great extra. Looks like the seats have been re-covered at some point as that leather looks to be in great condition.

[MylesHSG]

Looks great for the price and you'd have some spare cash to do anything you think needs.

[warny1]

Looks great for the price and you'd have some spare cash to do anything you think needs.

Hi all,

The car does look good, it's been advertised for a while now (originally on Gumtree as I contacted the guy back in September, I didn't view though). I'm surprised it hasn't sold but definitely worth checking out I reckon!

[placebo]

Thanks guys and thanks for the mot check. I appreciate it.

Well it was either a mk1 and dare I say it on here a mk2.

Its just I'm not the most mechanically minded and I've been burnt before on what looked like a mint mk1 but due to my lack of knowledge it was rotten underneath just covered up.

Thanks I think I'll go check it out.

[adamstanford]

And the 1300 doesn't look too rigid.
Fingers crossed for you. Mine was a bit of a comb over when it came to rot
Well hidden

[Gilles27]

It'll be good to have another Yorkshire member! ;)

[Vistalite]

Thanks guys and thanks for the mot check. I appreciate it.

Well it was either a mk1 and dare I say it on here a mk2.

Its just I'm not the most mechanically minded and I've been burnt before on what looked like a mint mk1 but due to my lack of knowledge it was rotten underneath just covered up.

Thanks I think I'll go check it out.

It might be a good idea to take someone who knows what to look out for with you, given what you have said. Photos can be very deceiving and what may look good, may turn out to be a money pit underneath, and a lot can be hidden beneath the skirts, arch liners, carpet and underseal. It may be sound mechanically but these things do like to rot, and you may be burnt again.

I hope it turns out to be a good one, but be cautious.

[jumpman33]

Things that seem too good to be true in regards to cars usually are in my experience, though sometimes you get nicely surprised. Follow the advice that's been given above and have a good root around and good luck.

[placebo]

Thanks guys I'll try and get some body specialist to go down with me. I think that's the best bet.

He has however offered to deliver the car for cost of petrol and assures me the car is ok especially with being waxoyled, or could that be hiding stuff underneath do you guys reckon?

Yeah it would be great to have some Yorkshire meets we do have some good roads up here.

[Master-B]

Motivated seller?

Advantage Placebo.

[Martin42006]

I would be cautious about why the paint is flaking off, if the flaking paint was done at the same time as other paint on the car then other areas might also not be keyed very well. Aside from that then i think its a very good looking car and will be nice to have another Yorkshire member.

[Martin42006]

Also just noticed this (in the red circle)
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It looks rusty and had been painted a completely wrong color

[placebo]

Thanks good spot I'd never have noticed that from the pic alone.

Much appreciated thanks again people

I think if I get this I will defo join up as a paid member its invaluable advice that I can't put a price on.

[adamstanford]

It's fine if it needs a bit of tlc
As it would cost double if it was a mint mint one. Depends on what sort of thing you want to take on.

[placebo]

To be honest I want a little hobby and maybe learn a bit more about cars and it this price I know its not gonna be a hundred percent perfect but I want it to at least be a good base/foundation to build on but I'm no mk1 dal if it turned out it needed serious welding or bodywork etc.

[superwhite90]

It does look in very good condition, but why has it been left without nice interior mats? It makes the interior look filthy and not much effort has gone into cleaning the inside imo as it looks dusty.

[superwhite90]

Also just noticed this (in the red circle)
3338
It looks rusty and had been painted a completely wrong color..

Maybe it's the light, but the bit at the bottom between the door sill plastic and bottom of the door card looks to be the wrong colour too. I've had this area go on mine.

The passenger side front wing must have been changed or the white stickers replaced at some point, as they have been put on wrong. They are meant to line up with the bumper sticker, like the other side does.

[placebo]

Thanks for all your help and advice guys, alas it's been sold so I guess the search continues or I might end up on the dark side again with a mk2 that is lol.

[Martin42006]

Thanks for all your help and advice guys, alas it's been sold so I guess the search continues or I might end up on the dark side again with a mk2 that is lol.
Good luck with your search, if all else fails i know someone trying to sell a mk2 in need of some work.

[superwhite90]

Mine will be for sale at Silverstone in July if you're interested ;)

[jumpman33]

ewww mk2 haha

[MylesHSG]

Mk 2? If you enjoy a car that looks like a melted bar of soap :D

[Gilles27]

I don't think this one ever sold. I can ask if you want?

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/showthread.php?16647-1989-helios-blue-mk1b-for-sale-in-beautiful-condition

[placebo]

Its nice but preferably after a mica blue and a little out of my budget really.

Thanks though

[mk1 dal]

It will have sold at that price very cheap . The car looked quite clean for 28 years old and it has had a respray on most of the car ( wrong strips fitted to most of it bar the front passenger wing ) .It had extensive work done to get it through its last 5 mot so the way i think if it was really rotten and a shed it would have been scrapped years ago . The only thing i could see in the pics what would need doing straight away would be a new battery has its the wrong one fitted . What do you want a mr2 for a daily or a toy and do you have a garage .

[placebo]

Oh well I guess I should be more courageous and take the plunge next time rather than over-thinking it

It would be a second car and yes do have a garage albeit not a heated one.

[mk1 dal]

Perfect set up then for a mk1 t bar . If you want one in mica blue and for low money you will have to be prepared to travel for it i think and be quick when you see it . If you find one local to me i will go with you to look at it .

Gary

[placebo]

Thanks Gary.

That's very nice of you. I think I'll have to take you out for a drink or two.

Thanks I'll keep you guys posted.

[placebo]

I actually remember you having one a couple of years back but Gilles beat me to it then.

I think Ideally it would be
Mica-Blue
Red
and then Helios
in that order.

or the holy grail that is gun metal grey.

[adamstanford]

Yeah I could potentially come to Bedford if you need armed with a mirror for those hard to see places haha

[Vistalite]

There are several Mica Blue ones along with other colours for sale on carandclassic.co.uk

[Thom]

Sorry, my first post this but happy to find this thread as I am the person who bought this MR2. Wanted one for 15 years.

It is was a actually a complete bargain, needs a few bits to make it ace but fantastic for the money.