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H779 VHE

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,964 mi
Last recorded153,964 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH779 VHE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 153,964 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 153,964 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Jan 2016 174,924 miles

slight corrosion to sills

Fail 9 Jan 2016 174,924 miles

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

slight corrosion to sills

Fail 13 Feb 2015 171,990 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 171,990 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 171,975 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 171,164 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 171,164 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 169,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs slightly corroded

rear tie bars excessivly corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2012 169,109 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs slightly corroded

rear tie bars excessivly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 168,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 168,266 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 166,524 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 166,497 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 162,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 155,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 149,170 miles

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

both rear chassis braces corroded to excess

Fail 6 Jul 2007 149,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

both rear chassis braces badly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2007 147,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 141,914 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 141,914 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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H779 VHE is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H779 VHE, 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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What year was H779 VHE registered?

H779 VHE is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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