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H780 WRM

1998 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,572 mi
Last recorded171,572 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH780 WRM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 171,572 miles

Battery insecure

nearside front fog light not working

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

offside rear corrosion, but not within the prescribed area

Fail 22 Sep 2010 171,567 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Battery insecure

nearside front fog light not working

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

offside rear corrosion, but not within the prescribed area

Pass 6 Mar 2007 165,235 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 165,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 157,339 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 157,339 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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H780 WRM is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H780 WRM, 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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What year was H780 WRM registered?

H780 WRM is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is H780 WRM safe to buy?

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