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G537 WCD

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,202 mi
Last recorded157,202 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG537 WCD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 157,202 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 157,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 151,709 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 141,427 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 141,427 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 136,429 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 136,415 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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G537 WCD is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G537 WCD, 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 G537 WCD registered?

G537 WCD is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is G537 WCD safe to buy?

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