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H898 GBP

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,890 mi
Last recorded65,890 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH898 GBP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,890 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 62,130 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 58,928 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 56,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 56,006 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 55,675 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 52,123 miles

Oil leak

both front coil springs are corroded.

slight movement in offside rackend.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,167 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2006 42,706 miles

nearside front tyre has chip on outer sdide wall

Fail 4 Mar 2006 42,527 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre has small chip on outer sidewall

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

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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H898 GBP is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H898 GBP, 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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H898 GBP is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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