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H540 ATV

1998 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

167,176 mi
Last recorded167,176 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH540 ATV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 167,176 miles

both foot and handbrake just past effiency

welding heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Nov 2007 167,176 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both foot and handbrake just past effiency

Fail 12 Sep 2007 167,085 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 158,200 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 158,200 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 146,356 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2005 46,342 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H540 ATV is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H540 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H540 ATV registered?

H540 ATV is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is H540 ATV safe to buy?

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