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DJB 355F

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,527 mi
Last recorded85,527 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJB 355F
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 May 2015 85,527 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 85,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 84,936 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 84,681 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 84,062 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 82,998 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 82,443 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 81,461 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 79,969 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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DJB 355F is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DJB 355F, 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 DJB 355F registered?

DJB 355F is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is DJB 355F safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJB 355F shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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