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DSA 197B

1999 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,982 mi
Last recorded112,982 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Toyota MR2104,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSA 197B
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 112,982 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 110,450 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 110,447 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2006 110,283 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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DSA 197B is a 1999 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 104,990 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 DSA 197B, 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 27 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 DSA 197B registered?

DSA 197B is a 1999 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is DSA 197B safe to buy?

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