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K424 RBK

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,037 mi
Last recorded152,037 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK424 RBK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 152,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 49,371 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 49,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 45,597 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 45,570 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 140,770 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 140,770 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 135,962 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,296 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 30,296 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,602 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 123,411 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 121,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 121,040 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 119,204 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 117,761 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 108,922 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 98,879 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 98,603 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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K424 RBK is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 K424 RBK, 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 K424 RBK registered?

K424 RBK is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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