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E397 LBT

1999 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,500 mi
Last recorded66,500 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota MR2104,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE397 LBT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 66,500 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 65,902 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 65,545 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 64,892 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 64,751 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,881 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 18 Aug 2016 59,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing trackrod end nut split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired patch not welded properly or all round (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2014 59,748 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 59,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,710 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,708 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 59,708 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,690 miles

underbody sills and floor corroded.

Pass 28 May 2010 59,650 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 59,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight play in all anti roll bar droplinks

Pass 31 May 2008 58,100 miles

slight coolant leak

Fail 31 May 2008 58,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight coolant leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 58,086 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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E397 LBT is a 1999 Toyota MR2 in White with a 2,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1999 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 104,990 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 E397 LBT, 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 27 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E397 LBT is a 1999 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 August 1999.

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