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FIW 217

1998 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,596 mi
Last recorded63,596 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIW 217
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,596 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,430 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 59,243 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,472 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 51,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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FIW 217 is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FIW 217, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FIW 217?

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What year was FIW 217 registered?

FIW 217 is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is FIW 217 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIW 217 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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