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J772 WRD

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,145 mi
Last recorded170,145 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ772 WRD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 170,145 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2018 170,138 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2017 170,132 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 165,983 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 165,983 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 161,645 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 146,915 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 146,874 miles

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

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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J772 WRD is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J772 WRD, 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 J772 WRD registered?

J772 WRD is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is J772 WRD safe to buy?

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