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H559 JLB

1998 Toyota MR2

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,928 mi
Last recorded181,928 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH559 JLB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 181,928 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 181,978 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 177,555 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 173,818 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 173,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 159,838 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2006 153,738 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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H559 JLB is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H559 JLB, 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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H559 JLB is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is H559 JLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H559 JLB 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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