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H731 GBP

1997 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,666 mi
Last recorded138,666 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH731 GBP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 138,666 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 16 Jun 2017 138,643 miles

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK

Fail 9 Jun 2017 138,639 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK

Fail 18 Jan 2017 138,614 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

coolant leak

nearside front brake binding

offside rear brake binding

Pass 1 Dec 2015 138,461 miles

Battery warning light on.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 138,461 miles

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

Battery warning light on.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 137,309 miles

both front brakes are binding on

Pass 30 Oct 2013 136,089 miles

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2012 135,112 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 133,678 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 133,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 132,558 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 132,558 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 131,524 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 131,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 130,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake has some reserve travel

o/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Sep 2006 126,328 miles

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

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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H731 GBP is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 95,711 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 H731 GBP, 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 29 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H731 GBP is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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