1997 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · P218 DCN
1997 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05/06/1997. Recorded mileage 73,227 miles. MOT valid until 19/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,227 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
P218 DCN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 73,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P218 DCN Mileage History
- 03/03/202372,017 mi
- 22/03/202472,044 mi+27 mi
- 04/04/202572,047 mi+3 mi
- 02/04/202673,200 mi+1,153 mi
- 21/04/202673,227 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 386 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P218 DCN 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 (P218 DCN) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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