1997 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · R359 TKJ
1997 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 77,678 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1998cc
R359 TKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 77,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R359 TKJ Mileage History
- 02/08/202270,883 mi
- 25/08/202373,589 mi+2,706 mi
- 29/08/202373,594 mi+5 mi
- 27/08/202475,958 mi+2,364 mi
- 21/08/202577,678 mi+1,720 mi
Average of roughly 2,226 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R359 TKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Mr2 (R359 TKJ) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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