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M112 DEV

1997 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,825 mi
Last recorded56,825 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM112 DEV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 56,825 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp unit cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 56,806 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and weak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp unit cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,367 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 49,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 46,840 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 46,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,648 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 45,256 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to ns rear chassis stiffener bracket

os rear tyre perishing on tread to sidewall area

Pass 7 Dec 2010 45,256 miles

corrosion to ns rear chassis stiffener bracket

os rear tyre perishing on tread to sidewall area

Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,653 miles

corrosion to ns rear chassis stiffener bracket

Fail 11 Nov 2008 44,064 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust rear joint

corrosion to ns rear chassis brace bar

Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,064 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear joint

corrosion to ns rear chassis brace bar

Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,643 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 42,846 miles

nail in tyre

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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M112 DEV 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 73.3%.

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 M112 DEV, 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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M112 DEV is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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