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H985 GWD

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,219 mi
Last recorded100,219 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH985 GWD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 100,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs heavily corroded , pitted and have a reduced contact surface with brake pads

gearbox has no 1st gear

nearside and offside front seatbelts do not lock / engage when sharply pulled

nearside front outer roadwheel rim is slightly damaged

offside outer sill is damaged

offside rear ABS sensor wire is insecure (securing bolts and braket are loose)

signs of a rear engine mounting bolt being loose at offside rear engine mounting behind driveshaft

slight sign of a coolant leak from pipes under rear / center tunnell area

vehicle pulls slightly when braking hard during decelerometer test

Fail 1 Dec 2011 100,209 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs heavily corroded , pitted and have a reduced contact surface with brake pads

gearbox has no 1st gear

nearside and offside front seatbelts do not lock / engage when sharply pulled

nearside front outer roadwheel rim is slightly damaged

offside outer sill is damaged

offside rear ABS sensor wire is insecure (securing bolts and braket are loose)

signs of a rear engine mounting bolt being loose at offside rear engine mounting behind driveshaft

slight sign of a coolant leak from pipes under rear / center tunnell area

vehicle pulls slightly when braking hard during decelerometer test

Pass 21 Dec 2009 75,363 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 72,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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H985 GWD is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,856 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 H985 GWD, 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 21 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H985 GWD registered?

H985 GWD is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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