1997 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · P482 FAU
1997 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 31,882 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P482 FAU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 31,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P482 FAU Mileage History
- 02/03/200625,112 mi
- 12/05/200726,265 mi+1,153 mi
- 31/05/200826,778 mi+513 mi
- 29/04/201327,549 mi+771 mi
- 24/07/201527,654 mi+105 mi
- 18/05/201727,872 mi+218 mi
- 03/08/201828,158 mi+286 mi
- 20/08/201928,224 mi+66 mi
- 04/07/202228,366 mi+142 mi
- 03/07/202329,933 mi+1,567 mi
- 01/05/202530,605 mi+672 mi
- 30/04/202631,882 mi+1,277 mi
Average of roughly 336 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
P482 FAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Mr2 (P482 FAU) between March 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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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