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K516 KNN

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,171 mi
Last recorded140,171 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK516 KNN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 140,171 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 139,241 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 138,374 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 137,128 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 135,745 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 114,058 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 114,046 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 106,635 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 106,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 106,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 96,909 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 96,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 87,337 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 86,158 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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K516 KNN is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K516 KNN, 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 K516 KNN registered?

K516 KNN is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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