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J715 ATO

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,116 mi
Last recorded138,116 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ715 ATO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 138,116 miles

o/s/r inner brake disc corroding/pitting

oil leak engine area

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 13 Nov 2007 138,116 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorating

o/s/r inner brake disc corroding/pitting

oil leak engine area

Pass 13 Nov 2006 131,870 miles

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

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

Front wipers poor

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front mirror vibrating

Oil leak

Radiater corroding

Fail 31 Oct 2006 131,778 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield clip broken

front and rear brake back plates corroded

fuel lines are corroded

radiator fins badly corroded and missing

water in boot

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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J715 ATO is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J715 ATO, 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 J715 ATO registered?

J715 ATO is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is J715 ATO safe to buy?

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