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P10 GTX

1997 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

28,075 mi
Last recorded28,075 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 GTX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 28,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 27,572 miles

under body coated in sealant

Fail 12 Jul 2022 27,369 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind n/s rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired behind rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired behind rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front all front suspension compnents very heavily corroded/rusty

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear all rear suspension link arms heavily corroded

Rear axle beam very rusty and corroded

all four coil springs corroding/rusted

all four shockabsorber casings heavily rusted/corroded

power steering could be better seems a bit heavy

undertray covers fitted hiding some components

Pass 16 Jul 2021 25,196 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 22,816 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 21,833 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 21,768 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 19,688 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 19,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg on floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 17,666 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 17,178 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 17,178 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 16,686 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 16,210 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 16,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 15,227 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,741 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 13,221 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 12,141 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 11,732 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,126 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 10,504 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 10,504 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 10,101 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 9,564 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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P10 GTX is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P10 GTX, 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.

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P10 GTX is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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