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3009VA24

1998 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,702 mi
Last recorded66,702 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3009VA24
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 66,702 miles

headlight deflectors fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2016 66,698 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced n/s low (3.7.B.6b)

headlight deflectors fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 62,232 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 58,211 miles

front shock dust covers split

slight bind from rear wheels

Fail 28 Sep 2012 58,210 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front pads getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear pads getting low

screen blades in poor condition

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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3009VA24 is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 102,678 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 3009VA24, 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 28 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 3009VA24 registered?

3009VA24 is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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