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A66 JWM

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

145,295 mi
Last recorded145,295 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA66 JWM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 145,295 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 145,264 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 145,261 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 145,259 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 145,167 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 144,459 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 143,858 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 142,821 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 142,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 142,253 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 141,445 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 141,424 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2009 140,734 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 140,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 137,592 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 130,727 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 123,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside 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.

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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A66 JWM is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A66 JWM, 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 A66 JWM registered?

A66 JWM is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is A66 JWM safe to buy?

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