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H298 PTW

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,169 mi
Last recorded128,169 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 PTW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2016 128,169 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise general corrosion present

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise oil leak present

advise os seat belt slow to retract

advise slight play in anti roll bar mounts

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 30 Jun 2014 127,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise ns steering rack gaiter poor condition

advise poor patterns on dip beam images

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise slight play in steering rack inner tie rods

Fail 25 Jun 2014 127,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise ns steering rack gaiter poor condition

advise poor patterns on dip beam images

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise slight play in steering rack inner tie rods

Pass 16 Jun 2013 127,166 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2012 117,382 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2011 102,426 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 101,292 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 101,286 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

brake pads all round low

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2008 96,207 miles

front number plate starting to seperate

Fail 6 Feb 2008 96,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate starting to seperate

Pass 3 Feb 2007 89,448 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering Rack has slight play in Track Rods.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 81,218 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 81,166 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both front wipers split

handbrake travel high

oil leak

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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H298 PTW is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 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 H298 PTW, 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 25 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H298 PTW is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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