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H799 DFG

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,972 mi
Last recorded149,972 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH799 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2013 149,972 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 12 Apr 2010 143,773 miles

Offside front indicator lens cracked

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 140,494 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 134,145 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 124,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 115,068 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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H799 DFG is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 H799 DFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H799 DFG registered?

H799 DFG is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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