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H501 ATV

1998 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,920 mi
Last recorded202,920 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH501 ATV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 202,920 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 202,920 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 197,075 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 188,036 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 180,258 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 168,101 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 168,092 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 168,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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)

advise front and rear brakes binding

Pass 15 Mar 2007 163,651 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 155,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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H501 ATV is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H501 ATV, 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 H501 ATV registered?

H501 ATV is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is H501 ATV safe to buy?

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