1996 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · P208 APA
1996 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 34,817 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P208 APA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 34,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P208 APA Mileage History
- 15/05/202334,280 mi
- 15/05/202334,280 mi
- 19/06/202434,283 mi+3 mi
- 24/07/202534,395 mi+112 mi
- 22/07/202634,817 mi+422 mi
Average of roughly 169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P208 APA 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 (P208 APA) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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