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H199 DMX

1971 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

196,553 mi
Last recorded196,553 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1971 Toyota MR2121,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH199 DMX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 196,553 miles

brakes binding slightly

engine compartment reinforcement bars corroded

extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside and nearside front suspension top mounts have slight play

radiator deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2011 196,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brakes binding slightly

engine compartment reinforcement bars corroded

extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside and nearside front suspension top mounts have slight play

radiator deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2009 176,748 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner egde

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside sill corroded

Slight play in nearside , offside steering arms

Pass 2 May 2008 170,043 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 169,916 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 169,853 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 165,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 161,961 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 161,961 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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H199 DMX is a 1971 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 121,602 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H199 DMX, 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 55 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H199 DMX registered?

H199 DMX is a 1971 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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