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G797 SGK

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,026 mi
Last recorded100,026 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG797 SGK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 100,026 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 100,026 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 100,026 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside and nearside outer sills have corrosion

Offside mirror has slight play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 100,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside and nearside outer sills have corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 100,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside and nearside outer sills have surface corrosion

Offside mirror has play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

possible fault with A.B.S

Fail 22 Mar 2013 100,026 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside and nearside outer sills have surface corrosion

Offside mirror has play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 100,026 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front anti roll bar liks dust covers in poort condition

front no.plate damaged

hand brake needs adjusting

nearside rear tyure worn to 1.6mm

oil leak

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Dec 2010 100,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 100,026 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 5 Nov 2009 100,026 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 15 Aug 2008 100,026 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 100,026 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 98,060 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 97,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 89,278 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front steering arm has slight play in its relative fixings

Pass 17 Aug 2006 89,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front steering arm has slight play in its relative fixings

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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G797 SGK is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G797 SGK, 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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G797 SGK is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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