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E516 FNU

1998 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,638 mi
Last recorded138,638 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE516 FNU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 138,638 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 138,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 121,949 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 113,357 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 108,164 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 100,630 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 100,270 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 96,429 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wiper split

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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E516 FNU is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E516 FNU, 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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How do I check the history of E516 FNU?

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What year was E516 FNU registered?

E516 FNU is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is E516 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E516 FNU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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