1997 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · R481 ACC
1997 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 128,192 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R481 ACC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2024
- 128,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R481 ACC 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 (R481 ACC) between December 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2024 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
R481 ACC Mileage History
- 05/12/2022127,591 mi
- 01/03/2023127,593 mi+2 mi
- 03/03/2023127,594 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/2024128,192 mi+598 mi
- 11/04/2024128,192 mi
Average of roughly 445 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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