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B16 EAC

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,600 mi
Last recorded126,600 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 EAC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 126,600 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 126,474 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 125,276 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 124,251 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 122,984 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 122,984 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 122,640 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 122,640 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 122,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Windscreen has damage in Zone 'A' but not restricting drivers view of the road

Fail 17 May 2017 122,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Windscreen has damage in Zone 'A' but not restricting drivers view of the road

Pass 4 May 2016 121,261 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 116,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 116,483 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 114,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 May 2013 112,918 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 107,380 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 103,805 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s inner steering rack joint has slight movement

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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B16 EAC is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B16 EAC, 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 B16 EAC registered?

B16 EAC is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is B16 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 EAC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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