1997 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · VIW 4068
1997 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 143,597 miles. MOT valid until 17/02/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1998cc
VIW 4068 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 143,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VIW 4068 Mileage History
- 12/12/2023123,394 mi
- 09/02/2024123,417 mi+23 mi
- 12/02/2025134,698 mi+11,281 mi
- 05/02/2026143,351 mi+8,653 mi
- 18/02/2026143,597 mi+246 mi
Average of roughly 9,233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VIW 4068 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 (VIW 4068) between December 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
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