1999 Toyota MR2 1.8L Petrol · T20 JEM
1999 Toyota MR2 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 101,638 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T20 JEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 101,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T20 JEM 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 1999 Toyota Mr2 (T20 JEM) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
T20 JEM Mileage History
- 10/04/202499,737 km
- 09/04/2025100,693 km+956 km
- 09/04/2025100,693 km
- 13/04/2026101,638 km+945 km
- 23/04/2026101,638 mi
Average of roughly 934 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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