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E679 CVM

1998 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,260 mi
Last recorded51,260 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE679 CVM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 51,260 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 51,004 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 49,592 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 47,453 miles

handbrake travel & efforts

security of exhaust heat shield

Pass 22 May 2012 45,622 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Fail 19 May 2012 45,622 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 May 2011 43,647 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 43,647 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,549 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,182 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,685 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,328 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 41,836 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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E679 CVM is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E679 CVM, 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 E679 CVM registered?

E679 CVM is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is E679 CVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E679 CVM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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