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HIL 7979

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,054 mi
Last recorded89,054 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 7979
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 89,054 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 88,941 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 88,940 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 86,179 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 86,177 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive blow on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 80,205 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,199 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 79,948 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,277 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,779 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 78,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,606 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,756 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,203 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 73,804 miles

o/s/r stabiliser bar corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2009 71,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 69,425 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 67,043 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 63,674 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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HIL 7979 is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1996 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 97,157 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 HIL 7979, 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 30 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HIL 7979 registered?

HIL 7979 is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is HIL 7979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 7979 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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