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F725 AEL

1997 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,786 mi
Last recorded137,786 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF725 AEL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 137,786 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 137,744 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 137,610 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 135,405 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 135,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 135,001 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 131,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 125,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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F725 AEL is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F725 AEL, 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 F725 AEL registered?

F725 AEL is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is F725 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F725 AEL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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