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H235 JLB

1997 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,927 mi
Last recorded190,927 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH235 JLB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 190,927 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 190,786 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake pads very low

Pass 23 Apr 2007 187,580 miles

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

front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 31 Jan 2006 182,946 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 182,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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H235 JLB is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H235 JLB, 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 H235 JLB registered?

H235 JLB is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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