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K8 CDE

1997 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

81,081 mi
Last recorded81,081 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 CDE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,081 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 81,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back-box (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front reflector missing

Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,515 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2016 77,515 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,173 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 76,166 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 75,087 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 75,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 68,082 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 68,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 51,727 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 51,726 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 51,717 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 45,473 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 45,473 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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K8 CDE is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 K8 CDE, 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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K8 CDE is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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