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C4 LVK

1997 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,163 mi
Last recorded158,163 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 LVK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 158,163 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 158,163 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 148,709 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 148,686 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 147,806 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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C4 LVK is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C4 LVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C4 LVK registered?

C4 LVK is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is C4 LVK safe to buy?

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