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V597 JTO

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,880 mi
Last recorded58,880 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 JTO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,880 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 58,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,075 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,869 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,375 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,560 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 72,560 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 72,560 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 65,425 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 63,981 miles

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

handbrake out of balance on brake rollers

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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V597 JTO is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,856 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 V597 JTO, 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 21 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V597 JTO registered?

V597 JTO is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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