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H488 AVO

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,307 mi
Last recorded180,307 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH488 AVO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 180,307 miles

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

all four tyres slightly perished

o/s/r shock slightly weak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 173,307 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2012 172,357 miles

Oil leak

wipers starting to smear

Fail 24 Oct 2011 171,157 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 155,860 miles

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

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

slight bind on n/s/front brake caliper

Pass 16 Nov 2010 155,860 miles

slight bind on n/s/front brake caliper

Pass 30 Oct 2009 144,126 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 144,126 miles

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

rear n/s chassis brace corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2008 126,169 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 126,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 116,048 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 113,582 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 106,306 miles

air con pump leaking oil.

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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H488 AVO is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 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 H488 AVO, 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 25 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H488 AVO registered?

H488 AVO is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is H488 AVO safe to buy?

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