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G940 MTH

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,682 mi
Last recorded203,682 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG940 MTH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 203,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 200,703 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 196,071 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/r caliper housing washer loose

rear subframe damaged

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2013 195,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r brake caliper houseing washer losses

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2012 188,901 miles

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

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

battary inseure

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2012 188,865 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

battary inseure

Oil leak

rear subframe bolt insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2012 188,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

battary inseure

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2011 182,809 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s sill corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2010 117,651 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 174,324 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 161,053 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 154,148 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 154,077 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 147,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 147,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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G940 MTH is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 G940 MTH, 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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G940 MTH is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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