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D997 LEL

1998 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,945 mi
Last recorded141,945 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD997 LEL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 141,945 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 141,908 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 138,843 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 134,591 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 128,831 miles

exhaust leak on flange

Fail 2 May 2007 118,055 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2007 118,055 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 117,594 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 117,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both wiper blades split

slight play in rack

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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D997 LEL is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D997 LEL, 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 D997 LEL registered?

D997 LEL is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is D997 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D997 LEL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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