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K991 BJO

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,113 mi
Last recorded140,113 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK991 BJO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 140,113 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 140,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 139,785 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 139,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 131,858 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 131,755 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 126,876 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2007 119,707 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 104,213 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 92,798 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 92,798 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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K991 BJO is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K991 BJO, 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 K991 BJO registered?

K991 BJO is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is K991 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K991 BJO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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