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L408 WNJ

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,748 mi
Last recorded78,748 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL408 WNJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2018 78,748 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,657 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 72,560 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 68,478 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 63,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shock absorber dust covers split

both rear shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 4 Dec 2013 62,120 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,648 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 58,578 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,661 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 54,766 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 52,321 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007
Pass 1 Dec 2006 46,320 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 41,772 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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L408 WNJ is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L408 WNJ, 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 L408 WNJ registered?

L408 WNJ is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is L408 WNJ safe to buy?

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