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K803 PAE

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,613 mi
Last recorded108,613 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK803 PAE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 108,613 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 108,565 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) DRUM STICK (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 108,491 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 108,319 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 108,206 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 107,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

SLIGHT WHEEL BIND FROM REAR ROADWHEELS NOT MORE THAN 40KG

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 107,822 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE AREAS NOT TO EXCESS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 107,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ADVANCED CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE AREAS NOT TO EXCESS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 102,743 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight hand brake travel not con sidered excessive

Pass 4 Jan 2007 96,623 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 90,584 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 90,584 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 90,584 miles

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

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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K803 PAE is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K803 PAE, 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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K803 PAE is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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