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K154 BRJ

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,706 mi
Last recorded106,706 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK154 BRJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 106,706 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 105,937 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 105,509 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 105,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 104,540 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 103,873 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 103,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 102,950 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 102,512 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 102,512 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 101,804 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2016 98,944 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 95,959 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 93,649 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 91,373 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 90,048 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 90,048 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 47,480 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 83,756 miles

shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 28 May 2008 78,774 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

shock absorber dust covers perished/damaged

Fail 28 May 2008 78,772 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

shock absorber dust covers perished/damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2007 77,822 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K154 BRJ is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K154 BRJ, 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 K154 BRJ registered?

K154 BRJ is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is K154 BRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K154 BRJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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