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F274 OVU

1998 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,990 mi
Last recorded84,990 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF274 OVU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 84,990 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 84,863 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 84,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 84,461 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 84,091 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 83,591 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 82,894 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 82,219 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 80,500 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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F274 OVU is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F274 OVU, 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 F274 OVU registered?

F274 OVU is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is F274 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F274 OVU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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