1997 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · R98 NRX
1997 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 87,036 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R98 NRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 87,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R98 NRX 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 (R98 NRX) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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))”.
R98 NRX Mileage History
- 15/06/202368,212 mi
- 19/07/202470,737 mi+2,525 mi
- 19/07/202470,738 mi+1 mi
- 05/07/202574,862 mi+4,124 mi
- 29/06/202687,036 mi+12,174 mi
Average of roughly 6,196 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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