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H865 JRJ

1998 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,313 mi
Last recorded103,313 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH865 JRJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 103,313 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 103,303 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 100,219 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 100,219 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 93,766 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 93,766 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 92,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre sidewall cracking

o/s & n/s mirrors slightly loose

strong advise advanced wear in steering rack on o/s

Pass 22 Aug 2007 91,939 miles

Oil leak

wear in steering rack

Fail 21 Aug 2007 91,939 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

wear in steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2006 90,524 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 90,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

front pads low

rear exhaust plate loose

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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H865 JRJ is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H865 JRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H865 JRJ registered?

H865 JRJ is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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