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M22 XTC

1997 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,914 mi
Last recorded94,914 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 XTC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 94,914 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 94,670 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 93,727 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 93,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 93,471 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 93,465 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 92,541 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,620 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 88,876 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,641 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 86,050 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,689 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 84,689 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,115 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 83,400 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 82,757 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 81,721 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 81,721 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 79,832 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 76,539 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 69,026 miles

long hand brake travel

near side front tyre wearing low on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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 XTC is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XTC, 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

How do I check the history of M22 XTC?

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What year was M22 XTC registered?

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

Is M22 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M22 XTC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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