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H738 POJ

1996 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,232 mi
Last recorded166,232 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH738 POJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 166,232 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both and rear both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 163,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 160,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 160,488 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 150,846 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 144,813 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 12 Nov 2008 144,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 6 Jun 2007 130,597 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 122,375 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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H738 POJ is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 97,157 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 H738 POJ, 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 30 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H738 POJ registered?

H738 POJ is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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