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H709 WWP

1998 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,800 mi
Last recorded138,800 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH709 WWP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 138,800 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 134,939 miles

damaged repaired

Fail 3 May 2013 134,933 miles

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

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

damaged repaired

Fail 8 Aug 2011 132,191 miles

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

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

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

front and rear plates deteriorated

o/s rear damaged repaired

Pass 8 Aug 2011 132,191 miles

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

front and rear plates deteriorated

o/s rear damaged repaired

Pass 7 Jun 2010 127,144 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 117,996 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 117,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 116,687 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT DAMAGE.

OFFSIDE AND NEARISDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTS PLATES CORRODED.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2008 116,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT DAMAGE.

OFFSIDE AND NEARISDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTS PLATES CORRODED.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 113,177 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 113,177 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 109,492 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK PLAY

SLIGHT LIFT/PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT BALL JOINT

Fail 10 Aug 2006 109,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

nearside front antiroll bar link play.

slight lift/play offside front ball joint.

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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H709 WWP is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H709 WWP, 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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H709 WWP is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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