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H515 JVR

1998 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,559 mi
Last recorded148,559 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH515 JVR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 148,559 miles

slight play in offside rear ball joint

Fail 16 May 2008 148,518 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

slight play in offside rear ball joint

Pass 18 May 2007 141,898 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 132,578 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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H515 JVR is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H515 JVR, 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 H515 JVR registered?

H515 JVR is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is H515 JVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H515 JVR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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