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A17 UXX

1998 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,562 mi
Last recorded137,562 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 UXX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 137,562 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear parking brake lower effort than expected

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded and fuel filter ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 133,347 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 6 Jan 2016 132,723 miles

front anti roll bar links worn

Pass 22 Dec 2014 131,624 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 127,137 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 126,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 116,092 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 106,771 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 98,271 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 90,135 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 90,131 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 84,045 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 78,358 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 78,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake lever needs adjusting for over travel

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

stone hole in offside headlight lens

Pass 11 Jul 2006 72,998 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 72,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A17 UXX is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A17 UXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 UXX registered?

A17 UXX is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is A17 UXX safe to buy?

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