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H897 PTW

2003 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,168 mi
Last recorded103,168 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH897 PTW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 103,168 miles

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

n/s/ and o/s/ inner and outer sill slightly corroded

underbody general corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2015 128,804 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 125,411 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 124,351 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 122,698 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 120,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 120,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 117,000 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 109,167 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside hand brake lever starting to stick

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2007 107,213 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 107,213 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 90,767 miles

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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H897 PTW is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 66,548 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 H897 PTW, 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 23 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H897 PTW registered?

H897 PTW is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is H897 PTW safe to buy?

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