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J692 UNB

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

229,593 mi
Last recorded229,593 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ692 UNB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 229,593 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 228,415 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 228,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 227,803 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 224,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 223,931 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 223,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2007 223,250 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 223,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J692 UNB is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J692 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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J692 UNB is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is J692 UNB safe to buy?

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