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K261 EGM

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,241 mi
Last recorded143,241 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK261 EGM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 143,241 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 143,224 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded and blowing

o/s/r hand brake leaver

Pass 18 Apr 2023 143,210 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded and blowing

o/s/r hand brake leaver

Pass 20 Apr 2022 142,360 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded and blowing

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r hand brake leaver slightly sized

Pass 22 Mar 2021 139,572 miles

All coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2020 138,294 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 134,371 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 9 Apr 2018 131,105 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 127,885 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 14 Feb 2013 127,308 miles

Both rear fleixble brake hoses are to fixed to body. Offside front flexible brake hose is retained by a cable tie.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges. Rear tyres are worn uneven and low. Noise emitted from rear brakes. Front brake discs are slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 126,239 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 124,320 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 123,349 miles

Offside Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 122,311 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 120,350 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 120,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 119,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2005 119,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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K261 EGM is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K261 EGM, 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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K261 EGM is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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