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L651 KVR

1997 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,015 mi
Last recorded143,015 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL651 KVR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2017 143,015 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 141,549 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 141,549 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 140,158 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 140,158 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 137,585 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 133,050 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 128,701 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 2 Nov 2011 123,867 miles

o/s outter sill rusty condition

Pass 3 Nov 2010 119,245 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 114,072 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 108,798 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 103,198 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 99,303 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 97,691 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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L651 KVR is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L651 KVR, 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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L651 KVR is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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