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K118 PFB

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,247 mi
Last recorded89,247 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK118 PFB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 89,247 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014
Pass 8 Jul 2010 84,944 miles

all tyres showing cracks in sidewalls.

both front antirole bar links worn.

both front brake hoses outer plastics cracked.

o/s/r disc slight pitting.

Fail 7 Jul 2010 84,934 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

all tyres showing cracks in sidewalls.

both front antirole bar links worn.

both front brake hoses outer plastics cracked.

o/s/r disc slight pitting.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 84,442 miles

both sides front tyres worn & n/s perishing on outer edge

Fail 29 Apr 2009 84,442 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres worn & n/s perishing on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2007 83,924 miles

advise corrosion to n/s outer sill not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Fail 6 May 2006 61,691 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2006 61,691 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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K118 PFB is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K118 PFB, 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 K118 PFB registered?

K118 PFB is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is K118 PFB safe to buy?

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