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H511 JRJ

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,415 mi
Last recorded153,415 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH511 JRJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 153,415 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner /outer edges

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2020 153,303 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner/outer edges

surface corrosion rear brake discs and slightly binding

Pass 10 May 2016 152,985 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 152,985 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 152,946 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Sep 2013 152,920 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 152,920 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 147,417 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 147,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake disk is slightely pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2009 144,920 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 144,265 miles

slight play to nearside steering rack end.

Pass 15 May 2006 139,571 miles

slight corrosion to front and rear brake discs

slight play to nearside steering rack end

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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H511 JRJ is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H511 JRJ, 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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H511 JRJ is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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