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J896 CKS

1971 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,562 mi
Last recorded90,562 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1971 Toyota MR2121,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ896 CKS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 90,562 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine bay brace bars corroded

fan belt missing, battery light on dash

nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in nearside front drop link

Fail 24 Nov 2008 90,562 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine bay brace bars corroded

fan belt missing, battery light on dash

nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 7 Dec 2007 88,272 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 88,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear discs corroded

nearside rear brakes sticking slightly (possible sticking pads/caliper)

slight play in offside and nearside rear shock aborber top bushes

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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J896 CKS is a 1971 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 121,602 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 J896 CKS, 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 55 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J896 CKS registered?

J896 CKS is a 1971 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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