1996 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · D272 DAD
1996 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 144,021 miles. MOT valid until 05/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1998cc
D272 DAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 144,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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D272 DAD Mileage History
- 15/01/2025137,425 mi
- 27/06/2025137,456 mi+31 mi
- 27/06/2025137,458 mi+2 mi
- 09/06/2026143,986 mi+6,528 mi
- 07/07/2026144,021 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 4,479 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D272 DAD 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 1996 Toyota Mr2 (D272 DAD) between January 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
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