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HBZ 355

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,757 mi
Last recorded89,757 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBZ 355
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 89,757 miles
Fail 26 May 2025 89,757 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 89,750 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,026 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,714 miles

engine noise

offside handbrake cable sticking

Pass 3 Mar 2012 78,268 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 75,668 miles

Grub screw on handbrake grip missing, grip lose

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 75,540 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Handbrake lever grip not secured, grub screw missing.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2009 75,466 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

both front wipers split

front and rear lowered coil springs could benefit from lowered struts

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

offside rear brake caliper damp

Fail 27 Apr 2009 75,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

both front wipers split

front and rear lowered coil springs could benefit from lowered struts

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

offside rear brake caliper damp

Fail 2 Apr 2009 75,465 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing inside edges

offside front wheel damaged

offside rear tyre damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2007 75,156 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 74,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 164,783 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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HBZ 355 is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HBZ 355, 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 HBZ 355 registered?

HBZ 355 is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is HBZ 355 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBZ 355 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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