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A5 SGK

1997 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,942 mi
Last recorded128,942 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SGK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 128,942 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2024 123,647 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2023 122,169 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2022 116,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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 21 Aug 2021 101,248 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d-bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stone chip in the headlight, not affecting beam pattern

Slight oil leak on the engine

Pass 27 Aug 2020 85,124 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 85,114 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,330 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel Arch area has contact marks from tyre slightly. Not in contact when using Plates .

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 66,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 66,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 56,515 miles

Nearside Front signs of tyre close to wheel arch in lock to lock check

exhaust noise

Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,864 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 43,113 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,929 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 38,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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A5 SGK is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A5 SGK, 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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What year was A5 SGK registered?

A5 SGK is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is A5 SGK safe to buy?

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