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9393 IW

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,512 mi
Last recorded138,512 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9393 IW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 138,512 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 134,815 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 131,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 128,543 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 125,754 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 123,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 120,313 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 117,695 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 115,320 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 113,285 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 112,748 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 111,996 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 111,197 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 110,738 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 110,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 107,128 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 105,008 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 105,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 94,891 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 94,427 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 94,426 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 93,760 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 93,382 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 92,684 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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9393 IW is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 9393 IW, 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.

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9393 IW is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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