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H578 HTA

2005 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,061 mi
Last recorded131,061 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH578 HTA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2017 131,061 miles

Central Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released hi - vis (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour orange (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour orange (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not lock (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not lock (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All brakes require attention due to corrosion build up through lack of use

Both head lights do not retract correctly when not in use

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plus the other susp. components are corroded - keep under observation (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened plus the other susp. components are corroded - keep under observation (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Steering components are corroded

general condition of the suspension is corroded all round

Pass 17 Nov 2015 130,464 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 128,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 128,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 127,108 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 124,313 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Feb 2010 119,417 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 112,469 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 112,468 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2008 106,681 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 106,681 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 100,454 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 95,714 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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H578 HTA is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,856 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 H578 HTA, 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 21 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H578 HTA is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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