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H470 XUG

1998 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

143,635 mi
Last recorded143,635 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH470 XUG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2017 143,635 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded/holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded/ holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded / holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded/ holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt retaining arm loose/insecure (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear antiroll bar Dbushes worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 138,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 138,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2013 128,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads wearing very close to limits

windscreen damaged but not seriously affecting drivers view

Fail 17 May 2013 128,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 123,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers could do with replacing

Fail 27 Mar 2012 123,941 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers could do with replacing

Pass 22 Mar 2011 118,193 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 117,283 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 117,283 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 116,011 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 116,002 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 117,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Slight play in both rear suspension lower ball joints

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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H470 XUG 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 53.8%.

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 H470 XUG, 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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H470 XUG is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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