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H914 EGD

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,886 mi
Last recorded158,886 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH914 EGD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 158,886 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 158,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 135,789 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 135,689 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 130,756 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 130,756 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear engine brace corroded

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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H914 EGD is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H914 EGD, 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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What year was H914 EGD registered?

H914 EGD is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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