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J947 JHY

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,297 mi
Last recorded71,297 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ947 JHY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 71,297 miles

Advise:all 4 coil springs corroded

Advise:exhaust lambda sensor wiring broken

Advise:major oil leaks

Advise:o/s/f side repeater lens broken/missing

Advise:slight exhaust leak

Fail 21 Jan 2012 71,284 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise:all 4 coil springs corroded

Advise:exhaust lambda sensor wiring broken

Advise:major oil leaks

Advise:o/s/f side repeater lens broken/missing

Advise:slight exhaust leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,337 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 30 Dec 2009 61,511 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 61,501 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 58,654 miles

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

slight bind offside front brake

slight oil loss

Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,828 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 54,176 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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J947 JHY is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J947 JHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J947 JHY registered?

J947 JHY is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is J947 JHY safe to buy?

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