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NXI 193

1997 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,829 mi
Last recorded40,829 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXI 193
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 40,829 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 40,725 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 40,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 R15 89V Hankook (Heavily Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 R15 89V Hankook (Heavily Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 40,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 39,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer to main exhaust fixings rusted thin

reverse lights inop

Pass 29 Apr 2020 38,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse lights inop

Fail 29 Apr 2020 38,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

reverse lights inop

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50VR15,91V,Toyo Proxes T1-R (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 38,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50VR15,91V,Toyo Proxes T1-R (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 36,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 36,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 35,241 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 33,921 miles

Offside handbrake could do with attention

Pass 18 Apr 2015 31,947 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 31,200 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 30,957 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 30,583 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 30,295 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 29,741 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 28,771 miles

Have front number plate changed.

Pass 10 May 2008 27,883 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 26,187 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 23,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate should have a bigger gap between the i & 1

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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NXI 193 is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NXI 193, 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 NXI 193 registered?

NXI 193 is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is NXI 193 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NXI 193 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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