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H329 PBR

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,826 mi
Last recorded102,826 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH329 PBR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 102,826 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Nov 2009 102,826 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Oct 2008 90,286 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 90,286 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 75,506 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 75,506 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 57,119 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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H329 PBR is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 H329 PBR, 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 H329 PBR registered?

H329 PBR is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is H329 PBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H329 PBR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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