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L447 WNJ

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,675 mi
Last recorded121,675 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL447 WNJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 121,675 miles

both rear shock rubber boots split and hanging loose

front brake pads starting to wear low o/s/outer

slight play in o/s/f track rod ball joint

Pass 30 Aug 2011 119,246 miles

all four strut rubber boots split and hanging loose

bubble rust spot o/s/outer door sill back end

rear brake pads wearing low

spare wheel missing

strong advice n/s/f tyre inner edge very worn on limit of 1,6mm

strong advice n/s/r tyre on limit of 1,6mm

Pass 6 May 2010 113,736 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 105,598 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 105,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2007 83,335 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 70,187 miles

hand brake

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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L447 WNJ is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L447 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L447 WNJ registered?

L447 WNJ is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is L447 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L447 WNJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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