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D17 DHB

1998 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,524 mi
Last recorded15,524 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 DHB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 15,524 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 15,520 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 13,383 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slight brake bind n/s/f

Fail 14 Oct 2016 13,383 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 5 Oct 2015 12,006 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 12,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 11,021 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 10,263 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 10,073 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 9,781 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 9,219 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 8,918 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 8,725 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 8,556 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 7,752 miles

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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D17 DHB is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D17 DHB, 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 D17 DHB registered?

D17 DHB is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is D17 DHB safe to buy?

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