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K415 DWN

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,108 mi
Last recorded99,108 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK415 DWN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 99,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sump pourous

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,824 miles

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2016 98,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2012 97,816 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear n/s tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 97,816 miles

rear n/s tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2011 96,156 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 96,122 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 94,593 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 92,934 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 91,357 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 89,747 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 87,940 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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K415 DWN is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K415 DWN, 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 K415 DWN registered?

K415 DWN is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is K415 DWN safe to buy?

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