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M90 BAP

1997 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,080 mi
Last recorded163,080 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 BAP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 163,080 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 162,510 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 158,160 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 157,451 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 155,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 155,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 148,589 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 148,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 145,874 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 145,851 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2012 139,561 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2011 135,105 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 135,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 132,281 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise front number plate

Pass 14 Sep 2009 120,110 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 110,067 miles

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

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

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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M90 BAP is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M90 BAP, 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 M90 BAP registered?

M90 BAP is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M90 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M90 BAP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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