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H427 PRD

1998 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,546 mi
Last recorded198,546 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH427 PRD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 198,546 miles

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

handbrake lever high

Fail 2 Sep 2009 198,538 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 195,203 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

N/S/R caliper damp by parking brake lever

O/S/F shock abs and both top mounting plates corroding

child seat fitted to passenger seat(seat belt only partially inspected)

rear number plate damaged

slight exhaust leak manifold to downpipe

split pins missing from both rear lower ball joints

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2007 185,609 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 181,354 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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H427 PRD is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H427 PRD, 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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What year was H427 PRD registered?

H427 PRD is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 November 1998.

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