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K228 LMY

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,368 mi
Last recorded104,368 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK228 LMY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 104,368 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 103,677 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 101,529 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 100,534 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 97,886 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 97,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear tyre out of shape

Pass 5 Nov 2012 97,140 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 95,113 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 93,050 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 91,306 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 91,279 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 89,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s steering arm has slight play

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 22 Nov 2008 89,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s steering arm has slight play

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Nov 2007 87,206 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 83,776 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 80,880 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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K228 LMY is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K228 LMY, 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 K228 LMY registered?

K228 LMY is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is K228 LMY safe to buy?

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