MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside and offside auxiliary lower rear strut/chassis braces corroded
rear engine mount/stabilizer insecure
under car neon lamps insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
nearside and offside auxiliary lower rear strut/chassis braces corroded
suspect repair to offside outer sill appears satisfactory (body filler?)
under car neon lamps insecure
How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?
Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.
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J139 DKS is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J139 DKS, 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 J139 DKS registered?
J139 DKS is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 October 1997.
Is J139 DKS safe to buy?
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