MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,251 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose porous cracked and perished (1.1.12 (e))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to back box joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to back box joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both outer sills slightly corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s mirror slightly damaged
o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?
Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.
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L498 PNU is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2000 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,159 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 L498 PNU, 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 26 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L498 PNU registered?
L498 PNU is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 March 2000.
Is L498 PNU safe to buy?
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