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A2 XYV

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,858 mi
Last recorded99,858 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XYV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 99,858 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 99,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 99,818 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 99,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 89,951 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 89,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 89,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 May 2012 89,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,091 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 77,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 68,409 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 62,970 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 62,970 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 60,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2008 60,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2007 53,435 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 53,433 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 46,863 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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A2 XYV is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A2 XYV, 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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A2 XYV is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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