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L958 XHU

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,137 mi
Last recorded136,137 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL958 XHU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2009 136,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 132,645 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 129,407 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 126,848 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 126,835 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 118,133 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

under trays fitted front and rear,part of nsr tray missing.

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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L958 XHU is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L958 XHU, 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 L958 XHU registered?

L958 XHU is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is L958 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L958 XHU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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