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D234 UBM

1998 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,825 mi
Last recorded75,825 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD234 UBM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 75,825 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 74,786 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 74,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,274 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,862 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,397 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,297 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 72,268 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,287 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,112 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 69,548 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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D234 UBM is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D234 UBM, 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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D234 UBM is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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