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H461 PBR

1998 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

152,639 mi
Last recorded152,639 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH461 PBR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 152,639 miles

o/s/sill

Fail 10 Jul 2012 152,639 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/sill

Pass 28 Apr 2011 148,949 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 148,949 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 207,029 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 206,422 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

advise nsf wheel ,tyre chaffing inner wing slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2008 199,211 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 199,211 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

nsr tyre inner wall cracking

Fail 11 Dec 2008 193,131 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 188,809 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 188,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 174,871 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 174,871 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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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H461 PBR is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 H461 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 28 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H461 PBR is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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