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H116 BGN

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,231 mi
Last recorded107,231 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH116 BGN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 107,231 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 101,257 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 101,257 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 93,836 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 82,960 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 82,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 76,482 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 66,435 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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H116 BGN is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 95,711 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 H116 BGN, 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 29 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H116 BGN registered?

H116 BGN is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is H116 BGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H116 BGN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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