MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre is slightly cracked.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
front and rear brake discs are pitted
nearside front top shock mount corroded
offside front tyre slightly cracked
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak ()
head light lens over sprayed
o/s front brake back plate corroded det
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
head light images dim
rear discs and pads
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
o/s mirror is slightly loose but not insecure and view is ok
rear tyres, tread depths low
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
o/s mirror is slightly loose but not insecure and view is ok
rear tyre tread depths low
How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?
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H61 JVM is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 H61 JVM, 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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H61 JVM is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 August 1998.
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