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JIB 24

1997 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

53,071 mi
Last recorded53,071 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 24
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 53,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency on limit - travel also required attn

Fail 28 Apr 2026 53,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency on limit - travel also required attn

Pass 17 Apr 2025 52,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2024 51,698 miles

All Brake/ Steering & Suspension Components underneath Car are Corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 51,657 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 51,645 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 51,484 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 51,484 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 51,358 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 51,334 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 51,236 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 51,236 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 50,997 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 50,594 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 50,234 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,584 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,212 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 49,212 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,512 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 48,512 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 May 2010 47,753 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 47,752 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 47,143 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 46,060 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 46,059 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 44,546 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,279 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 42,279 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,460 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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JIB 24 is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 JIB 24, 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 JIB 24 registered?

JIB 24 is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is JIB 24 safe to buy?

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