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P141 KKY

1997 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,605 mi
Last recorded114,605 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 KKY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 114,605 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 113,327 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 113,326 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 112,397 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 110,649 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 106,775 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 100,864 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 100,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 91,143 miles

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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 88,388 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 82,871 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 78,319 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 74,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres slightly perrished

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2016 74,607 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres slightly perrished

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 66,365 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 66,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,063 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 66,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,583 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,217 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,284 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,314 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)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Apr 2009 41,419 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,651 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2008 37,651 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front and rear discs has slight corrosion

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,776 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 30,507 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 30,507 miles

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

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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P141 KKY is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 P141 KKY, 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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P141 KKY is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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