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J735 UNB

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,036 mi
Last recorded202,036 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ735 UNB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 202,036 miles

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))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 202,036 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 200,552 miles

Nearside Front brake is slightly slow to release

oil leak from the engine

Pass 21 Jan 2017 196,745 miles

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.

Fail 14 Jan 2017 196,693 miles

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.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 193,827 miles

Offside Front inner rack arm ball joint has slight play.

both gearbox drive shaft seals are leaking.

Fail 10 Nov 2015 193,827 miles

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.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 191,046 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 191,046 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 179,837 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 179,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 169,588 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 169,588 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 154,507 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 135,010 miles

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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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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