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H986 HEC

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

69,000 mi
Last recorded69,000 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH986 HEC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 69,000 miles

"imbalance" noted at rear brakes during roller brake test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover slight deterioration/damage

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges wearing - general wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges wearing - general wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking edge tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner /end sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general underbody/underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

handbrake travel

parking brake efficiency just pass

slight action/assistance at brake survo

Fail 23 Jul 2025 69,000 miles

"imbalance" noted at rear brakes during roller brake test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover slight deterioration/damage

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges wearing - general wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges wearing - general wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking edge tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner /end sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general underbody/underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

handbrake travel

parking brake efficiency just pass

slight action/assistance at brake survo

Pass 12 Jul 2024 68,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside inner sill/floor corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake travel high

Fail 12 Jul 2024 68,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside inner sill/floor corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake travel high

Pass 19 Jul 2023 67,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slight deterioration/damage

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody/ mechanical component surface corrosion

parking brake travel and efficiency just pass

Fail 11 Jul 2023 67,495 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer mid sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer mid sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slight deterioration/damage

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust flange corroded

general underbody/ mechanical component surface corrosion

parking brake travel and efficiency just pass

Pass 6 Jul 2022 66,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer mid sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear and general wear @3/3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear and general wear @3/3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 66,907 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer mid sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear and general wear @3/3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear and general wear @3/3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer mid sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly damaged/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 66,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover slightly damaged/deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer mid sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion at front and rear brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

battery loose

both front tyres have sidewall damage/ nicks, tread slight cracking and wear @3mm

centre/rear exhaust flange corroded and slight blow

lower effort noted at nearside handbrake during RBT

offside screen wash jet weak

offside wiper blade splitting

oil leaks

play at offside steering track rod inner joint

Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flanges corroding

lower effort noted at nearside rear parking brake during RBT

nearside rear tyre wear @2/2.5mm ( limit1.6mm )

oil leaks

play at offside inner steering rack joint

sidewall damage/nicks at both front tyre sidewalls

slight tight action at nearside front brake

Fail 26 May 2015 64,500 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust flanges corroding

front driving/fog lamps inoperative

lower effort at nearside rear handbrake

nearside rear tyre wear @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

sidewall damage/nicks at both front tyres

slight play in nearside front and nearside rear anti roll bar links ( nearside front boots splitting )

suspect intermittant fault at nearside door lock/solenoid

Pass 6 Jun 2014 63,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres have nicks in sidewalls and slight cracking

engine oil level low ( topped up )

exhaust flanges corroding

foglamp switch loose

imbalance" noted at rear brakes during RBT

nearside rear outer sill corroding

nearside wiper blade splitting

offside front steering inner rack joint play

part plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight flex at front anti roll bar inner D mounts/chassis

slight tight action at nearside front brake

Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust deteriorating at flange ( corrosion )

lower efforts at nearside rear handbrake

offside outer sill and nearside rear end sill corroding

part underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

puncture offside rear tyre

wall damage/nicks at both front tyres and offside front inner wall/tread cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2013 62,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust deteriorating at flange ( corrosion )

lower efforts at nearside rear handbrake

offside outer sill and nearside rear end sill corroding

part underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

puncture offside rear tyre

wall damage/nicks at both front tyres and offside front inner wall/tread cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,297 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play in joint and boot slightly split

offside centre outer sill and nearside rear end sills corroding

slight steering rackend play at offside

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Jun 2012 62,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

fog lamp switch loose

front driving/fog lamps inoperative

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play in joint and boot slightly split

nearside rear mud flap loose

offside centre outer sill and nearside rear end sills corroding

offside front shock absorber has misting of fluid/oil and slightly reduced damping effect

slight oscillation/judder at offside front brake

slight smear at front wipers

slight steering rackend play at offside

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2011 61,912 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all wheels have slight collision damage

extensive plastic under-body covers fitted.

number plate lamps dull [paint over-spray]

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 61,912 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all wheels have slight collision damage

extensive plastic under-body covers fitted.

number plate lamps dull [paint over-spray]

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,351 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

o/s outer front/mid sill corroding

sidewall damage at both front tyres

slight flex at front anti roll bar "d" mount/subframes

slight steering rack end play at o/s

under dody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 May 2010 60,180 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

lower effort at n/s rear handbrake efficiency

o/s outer mid sill corroding

sidewall damage at both front tyres ( o/s innerwall, n/s outer )

slight flex at front anti roll bar d mounts/subframe

slight steering rack end play at o/s

underbody guard security

underbody guards fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,521 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil level low ( topped up )

inner sidewall damage o/s front tyre

outer sidewall damage n/s front tyre

steering rack end play at o/s

underbody cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2008 56,151 miles

play at o/s rack end

reverse lamps inoperative

wheel rim and tyre damage o/s front

Fail 30 Jun 2008 56,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

engine oil level low ( topped up )

play at o/s rack end

reverse lamps inoperative

wheel rim and tyre sidewall damaged n/s front

Pass 2 Jul 2007 52,828 miles

sidewall damage n/s front tyre

slight steering rack end play o/s

Fail 26 Jun 2007 52,766 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

imbalance at front brakes just pass

sidewall damage n/s front tyre

slight steering rack end play o/s

Pass 26 Jun 2006 50,198 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 50,198 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

"nicks" n/s front tyre outer wall

inner sidewall starting to split o/s rear tyre

irregular wear o/s rear tyre(centre tread)

irregular wear/feel n/s rear tyre

n/s headlamp aim at low limit

slight corrosion o/s rear outer sill

slight play n/s rear lower ball joint

slight rack play o/s

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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H986 HEC is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 H986 HEC, 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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H986 HEC is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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