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H859 DFG

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

178,969 mi
Last recorded178,969 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH859 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 178,969 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b 2 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded between offside rear inner wing and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear of engine ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 178,969 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high auto headlamp stuck up (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b 2 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded between offside rear inner wing and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear of engine ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 178,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small stone chips zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion between lower inner wing and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 177,922 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 177,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lenses have been painted over (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 171,147 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe has small leak (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 169,914 miles

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

slight mist of oil

Fail 2 Mar 2016 169,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

slight mist of oil

Fail 13 Aug 2015 169,883 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

radiator corroded

vehicle very rusty underneath all front to rear

Pass 2 Aug 2012 166,759 miles

Nearside mirror missing

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 166,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside mirror missing

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2010 164,448 miles

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)

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

nearside rear disc slightly pitted

Fail 13 Jul 2010 164,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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)

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

nearside rear disc slightly pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2008 161,166 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 161,166 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 155,487 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 155,308 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 143,641 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 143,635 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FUEL FILTER & PIPE RSUTY. REAR LOWER BODY BARS RUSTED AWAY

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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H859 DFG is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 H859 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.

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H859 DFG is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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