1997 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · P256 APF
1997 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 82,222 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P256 APF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 82,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P256 APF 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 (P256 APF) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
P256 APF Mileage History
- 19/06/202380,194 mi
- 02/08/202380,195 mi+1 mi
- 13/05/202581,177 mi+982 mi
- 11/06/202581,192 mi+15 mi
- 05/06/202682,222 mi+1,030 mi
Average of roughly 685 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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