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M22 PLJ

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,245 mi
Last recorded81,245 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 PLJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 81,245 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 80,007 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 79,482 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 79,401 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,185 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,929 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 78,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 77,938 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 77,935 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,791 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 74,768 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 71,640 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 68,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Oct 2013 60,067 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Nov 2012 57,596 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 54,831 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 52,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 52,036 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 49,477 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,477 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 46,395 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,231 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,822 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 39,822 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 37,107 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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M22 PLJ is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M22 PLJ, 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 M22 PLJ registered?

M22 PLJ is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M22 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M22 PLJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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