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H502 PBR

1998 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,562 mi
Last recorded181,562 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH502 PBR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 181,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and rear brake disc's corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2011 181,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and rear brake disc's corroding

Fail 25 Feb 2010 175,638 miles

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)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2010 175,638 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2009 172,580 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 3 Mar 2008 161,164 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulder

slight free play on nearside front and rear anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 3 Mar 2008 161,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both outer sills slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulder

slight free play on nearside front and rear anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 24 Feb 2007 152,935 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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H502 PBR is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H502 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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What year was H502 PBR registered?

H502 PBR is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is H502 PBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H502 PBR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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