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H406 ATV

1998 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,341 mi
Last recorded183,341 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH406 ATV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 183,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body corrosion / bodywork corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2019 183,275 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired central sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding 48% (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (front of rear arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside crack in screen not obscuring drivers view

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner wheel arch / rear body heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat structure slight poor condition

gearbox bolt loose close to interference with driveshaft

Pass 8 Jan 2018 183,101 miles

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

Offside Front drivers seat in poor condition

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on outside

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 183,101 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat in poor condition

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on outside

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 179,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

slight play both track-rods inner joints

Pass 25 Apr 2015 178,484 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 178,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 176,831 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2013 176,831 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight bind o/s/r brakes

Pass 3 Feb 2011 166,196 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear disks pitted

Fail 27 Jan 2011 166,196 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear disks pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2008 164,809 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 159,748 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 159,712 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 150,596 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 150,590 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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H406 ATV is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1998 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 102,678 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 H406 ATV, 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 28 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H406 ATV is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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