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AJZ 4179

1997 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,838 mi
Last recorded222,838 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 4179
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 222,838 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 212,197 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 212,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2006 203,515 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 203,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2005 195,591 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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AJZ 4179 is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJZ 4179, 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 AJZ 4179 registered?

AJZ 4179 is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is AJZ 4179 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJZ 4179 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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