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A15 UWU

1997 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,242 mi
Last recorded82,242 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 UWU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 82,242 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2025 77,612 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 74,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 71,080 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 66,387 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 63,173 miles

Nearside Rear strength bar corroded and broken

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear strength bar corroded and broken

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 63,173 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear strength bar corroded and broken

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear strength bar corroded and broken

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 57,711 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 57,701 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side off side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 56,713 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 56,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2017 55,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 55,247 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 52,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 52,961 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,493 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,691 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 47,291 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 38,332 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 34,452 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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A15 UWU is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A15 UWU, 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 A15 UWU registered?

A15 UWU is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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