MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Front Lower Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake is slightly slow to release
oil leak from the engine
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both the front track control arm bushes are deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement.
oil leak on the engine.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both the front track control arm bushes are deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement.
oil leak on the engine.
Offside Front inner rack arm ball joint has slight play.
both gearbox drive shaft seals are leaking.
Offside Front inner rack arm ball joint has slight play.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both gearbox drive shaft seals are leaking.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?
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J735 UNB is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J735 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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J735 UNB is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 October 1997.
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