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H739 FNV

1998 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

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Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH739 FNV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026
Pass 25 May 2025
Pass 25 May 2024
Pass 6 May 2023
Pass 6 May 2022
Pass 15 May 2021 161,832 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 198,856 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 185,559 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2016 184,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure BROKEN BOLTS (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Both front back plate slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Excessive oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 176,576 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 169,898 miles

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

Pass 5 Apr 2013 163,968 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 163,965 miles

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

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

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 not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 158,539 miles

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

Offside rear cill / lower wheel arch corroding.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 158,539 miles

Offside rear cill / lower wheel arch corroding.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 153,474 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 153,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 147,719 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 147,489 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 138,753 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 138,721 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 129,620 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 122,795 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 122,765 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 116,765 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 116,713 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H739 FNV is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 H739 FNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H739 FNV registered?

H739 FNV is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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