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J930 JUF

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,763 mi
Last recorded172,763 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ930 JUF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2016 172,763 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

All brake disks corroded

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight exhaust blow

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2013 166,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear underbody strengthening bar broken at offside

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 166,204 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear underbody strengthening bar broken at offside

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 159,761 miles

aux belt worn

wiper blade split at edge

Pass 2 Jun 2011 150,711 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 150,711 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 144,238 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 144,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 140,179 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 135,265 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 130,472 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 126,013 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 126,013 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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J930 JUF is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J930 JUF, 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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J930 JUF is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 October 1997.

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