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H308 EGD

1971 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

25,924 mi
Last recorded25,924 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1971 Toyota MR2121,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH308 EGD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2011 25,924 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc surfaces poor

Widespread heavy surface rust underside

Pass 17 Mar 2010 244,246 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 244,246 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 244,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 238,995 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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H308 EGD is a 1971 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H308 EGD, 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 H308 EGD registered?

H308 EGD is a 1971 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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