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H436 JRJ

1998 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,871 mi
Last recorded153,871 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH436 JRJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2011 153,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 153,773 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 153,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 153,594 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 151,392 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 145,412 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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H436 JRJ is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H436 JRJ, 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 H436 JRJ registered?

H436 JRJ is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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