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H788 WWP

1998 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,773 mi
Last recorded105,773 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH788 WWP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 105,773 miles

n/s/r hand brake slightly poor.(suspect cable)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 105,773 miles

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

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

n/s/r hand brake slightly poor.(suspect cable)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 105,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 105,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 102,596 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 102,571 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Both Rear brake hoses insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner c.v boot insecure

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 102,262 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 102,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 100,990 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 100,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 95,939 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 95,939 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 89,235 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 89,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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H788 WWP is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 H788 WWP, 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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H788 WWP is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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