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G17 PAW

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,308 mi
Last recorded74,308 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 PAW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 74,308 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 74,083 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 73,872 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 73,596 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 73,553 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2008 73,034 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 70,863 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 68,759 miles

knocking in steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2005 68,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

KNOCKING IN STEERING RACK

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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G17 PAW is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G17 PAW, 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 G17 PAW registered?

G17 PAW is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is G17 PAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G17 PAW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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