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9772 IJ

1997 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,667 mi
Last recorded60,667 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9772 IJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 60,667 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,654 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 60,634 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 60,566 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,941 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,194 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 59,157 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,133 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,067 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,014 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,941 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 58,491 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 56,062 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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9772 IJ is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 9772 IJ, 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 9772 IJ registered?

9772 IJ is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is 9772 IJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9772 IJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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