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P109 SMY

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,793 mi
Last recorded109,793 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 SMY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 109,793 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 109,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged fouling on drop link (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged fouling on drop link (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 107,824 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 104,838 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 103,250 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both inner seals corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2018 103,250 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both inner seals corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 100,765 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 100,236 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 100,236 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,617 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 93,497 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut but not exposing canvas

Offside front tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 88,136 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 82,773 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 76,560 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,568 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,767 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 60,912 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 56,248 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 51,490 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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P109 SMY is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 P109 SMY, 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 P109 SMY registered?

P109 SMY is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P109 SMY safe to buy?

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