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H576 AGF

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,557 mi
Last recorded78,557 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH576 AGF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 78,557 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 78,001 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 76,596 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 76,596 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 76,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 120,318 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 112,424 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 May 2017 112,404 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 103,680 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 95,697 miles

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

nearside outer sill panel, slight damage

re-enforced brake hoses fitted all round

undertrays fitted,, limiting view

Pass 15 May 2014 94,400 miles

nearside outer sill panel, slight damage

undertrays fitted limiting view,

Fail 20 Jun 2013 92,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advanced handbrake travel

exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust secure

Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,609 miles

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

advanced handbrake travel

exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust secure

Pass 6 Jun 2012 89,175 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 87,448 miles

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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H576 AGF is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H576 AGF, 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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H576 AGF is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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