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178,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe has small leak (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight mist of oil
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
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
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)
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
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
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
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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
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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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