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88 RCC

1997 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,899 mi
Last recorded18,899 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 RCC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 18,899 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 18,753 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 18,332 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 18,257 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 18,165 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 17,958 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 17,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 17,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 17,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 17,224 miles

Both front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,908 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 16,514 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 16,025 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,665 miles

O/S and N/S front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 14,968 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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88 RCC is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 95,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 88 RCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 88 RCC registered?

88 RCC is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 88 RCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 88 RCC shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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