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F109 OVU

1997 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,249 mi
Last recorded65,249 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF109 OVU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 65,249 miles

General standing corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2019 65,249 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Offside rear (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2014 65,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light dont iluminate

Fail 1 Nov 2014 65,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light dont light up

Pass 8 Oct 2013 64,279 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,245 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 64,351 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 64,334 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 63,778 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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F109 OVU is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F109 OVU, 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 F109 OVU registered?

F109 OVU is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is F109 OVU safe to buy?

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