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N17 WON

1997 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,235 mi
Last recorded155,235 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 WON
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 155,235 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 155,230 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced letters (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/r handbrake effort lower than o/s/r advise have checked

Pass 11 Nov 2020 154,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 154,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2019 154,379 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 153,387 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 152,466 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 151,873 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 143,786 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 139,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 135,159 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 131,425 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 127,057 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 121,918 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 117,252 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 109,482 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 109,482 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 99,522 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 93,468 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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N17 WON is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N17 WON, 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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N17 WON is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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