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J620 UNB

1997 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,363 mi
Last recorded170,363 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ620 UNB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 170,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre shoulder wearing

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front tyre shoulder wearing

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2015 163,039 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 158,253 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 149,230 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 142,488 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 141,895 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 135,807 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 135,807 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 131,144 miles

Oil leak

hand brake travel high BORDERLINE

security of offside wing mirror

Pass 24 Sep 2008 123,528 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake comparison Borderline

Handbrake travel Borderline

Play in steering rack

Slight play to nearside rear track control arm bush

Pass 24 Sep 2007 117,026 miles

Rear brake comparison

Wear to nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2007 117,015 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

wear front brake pads

wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2006 115,423 miles

slight bind on nearside front and rear brakes

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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J620 UNB is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J620 UNB, 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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J620 UNB is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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