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J792 GGO

1997 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,012 mi
Last recorded170,012 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ792 GGO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 170,012 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 163,016 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 154,968 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

strong advice *****nearside front tyre edge worn

Pass 12 Jul 2007 149,237 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 149,231 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 141,550 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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J792 GGO is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J792 GGO, 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 J792 GGO registered?

J792 GGO is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is J792 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J792 GGO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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