1997 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · P343 APF
1997 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 128,510 miles. MOT valid until 19/03/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1998cc
P343 APF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 128,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P343 APF Mileage History
- 13/06/2024126,366 mi
- 19/08/2024126,424 mi+58 mi
- 20/08/2024126,424 mi
- 13/03/2026128,505 mi+2,081 mi
- 20/03/2026128,510 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,214 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P343 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 (P343 APF) between June 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 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: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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