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H536 DMX

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,876 mi
Last recorded78,876 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH536 DMX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2013 78,876 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2011 78,876 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010
Pass 29 Nov 2008 77,819 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 77,139 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 76,497 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 76,497 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

0/s & n/s front abs sensor wires stretched on lock

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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H536 DMX is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 95,711 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 H536 DMX, 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 29 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H536 DMX registered?

H536 DMX is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 July 1997.

Is H536 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H536 DMX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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