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D15 MRT

1997 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,192 mi
Last recorded52,192 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 MRT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 52,192 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 51,617 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 51,179 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 50,528 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 49,963 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 49,477 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 49,417 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 48,932 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 48,202 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 47,533 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,958 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 46,958 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 46,193 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 45,494 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 44,656 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,868 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,800 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 41,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,364 miles

N/s/r tyre inner sidewall has cuts but not deep enough to show cord

Pass 13 Nov 2008 37,955 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 36,168 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 33,673 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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D15 MRT is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D15 MRT, 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 D15 MRT registered?

D15 MRT is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is D15 MRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D15 MRT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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