1997 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · P307 FBW
1997 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 196,523 miles. MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P307 FBW Key Findings
- 35 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2025
- 196,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P307 FBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
35 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Mr2 (P307 FBW) between November 2005 and February 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (17 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)”.
P307 FBW Mileage History
- 09/11/200571,091 mi
- 08/11/200677,553 mi+6,462 mi
- 08/11/200677,553 mi
- 08/11/200677,553 mi
- 06/11/200784,264 mi+6,711 mi
- 03/12/200784,302 mi+38 mi
- 03/12/200888,517 mi+4,215 mi
- 08/12/200888,523 mi+6 mi
- 02/12/200990,929 mi+2,406 mi
- 26/11/201095,016 mi+4,087 mi
- 06/12/201095,308 mi+292 mi
- 23/11/201197,996 mi+2,688 mi
- 02/11/2012104,185 mi+6,189 mi
- 03/07/2013107,779 mi+3,594 mi
- 14/06/2014109,189 mi+1,410 mi
- 18/07/2014109,278 mi+89 mi
- 02/09/2014109,342 mi+64 mi
- 02/09/2014109,342 mi
- 01/09/2015115,288 mi+5,946 mi
- 04/09/2015115,326 mi+38 mi
- 31/01/2017129,447 mi+14,121 mi
- 31/01/2017129,447 mi
- 31/01/2018140,249 mi+10,802 mi
- 02/02/2018140,265 mi+16 mi
- 14/02/2019150,934 mi+10,669 mi
- 18/02/2019150,954 mi+20 mi
- 22/02/2020156,378 mi+5,424 mi
- 13/02/2021159,893 mi+3,515 mi
- 03/02/2022163,117 mi+3,224 mi
- 07/02/2022163,117 mi
- 23/01/2023171,736 mi+8,619 mi
- 23/01/2023171,736 mi
- 07/02/2024184,246 mi+12,510 mi
- 21/02/2024184,605 mi+359 mi
- 19/02/2025196,523 mi+11,918 mi
Average of roughly 6,506 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.
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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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