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Toyota MR2

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T797 KAMMOT history

T797 KAM is a black petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,535 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T797 KAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T797 KAM was last recorded at 74,535 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jun 2014: 62,947 miles, lower than 66,004 miles on 9 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,958 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,577 miles
Average per year
1,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,535 miles
  • 2025 – 72,958 miles
  • 2024 – 71,682 miles
  • 2023 – 71,627 miles
  • 2017 – 71,540 miles
  • 2016 – 69,518 miles
  • 2015 – 65,685 miles
  • 2014 – 62,990 miles
  • 2013 – 66,004 miles
  • 2012 – 59,659 miles
  • 2011 – 57,907 miles
  • 2010 – 55,567 miles
  • 2009 – 51,343 miles
  • 2007 – 50,783 miles
  • 2006 – 47,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,535 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,535 miles (+1,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,535 miles
    Test number
    466923069351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass72,958 miles (+27)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    72,958 miles
    Test number
    305292656747
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail72,931 miles (+1,249)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,931 miles
    Test number
    199234830494
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryLower performance from offside rear parking brake

  4. Pass71,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,682 miles
    Test number
    744868980600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,682 miles (+55)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,682 miles
    Test number
    627804183838
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    71,627 miles
    Test number
    131759043245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,627 miles (+87)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,627 miles
    Test number
    253991149225
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail71,540 miles (+2,022)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,540 miles
    Test number
    548223772305
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  9. Pass69,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,518 miles
    Test number
    387429470833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,518 miles (+3,833)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,518 miles
    Test number
    474379248727
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  11. Pass65,685 miles (+21)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,685 miles
    Test number
    925611385136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail65,664 miles (+2,674)7 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,664 miles
    Test number
    199670085157
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteN/S/F brake slightly binding
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass62,990 miles (+43)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,990 miles
    Test number
    836261374178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  14. Fail62,947 miles (-3,057)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,947 miles
    Test number
    877477764111
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  15. Pass66,004 miles (+6,345)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,004 miles
    Test number
    527069893056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,659 miles (+1,752)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,659 miles
    Test number
    287008212073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

  17. Pass57,907 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,907 miles
    Test number
    167432311475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail57,878 miles (+2,311)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,878 miles
    Test number
    289491911068
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    55,567 miles
    Test number
    834849910057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail55,567 miles (+4,224)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,567 miles
    Test number
    863939310086
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass51,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,343 miles
    Test number
    650877419069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,343 miles (+560)2 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,343 miles
    Test number
    360542019068
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  23. Pass50,783 miles (+3,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,783 miles
    Test number
    731885367000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass47,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,591 miles
    Test number
    824188216053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,591 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,591 miles
    Test number
    503858716076
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T797 KAM

Does T797 KAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T797 KAM is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T797 KAM?
The MOT on T797 KAM is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T797 KAM done?
T797 KAM was recorded at 74,535 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 1,343 miles a year.
Has T797 KAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T797 KAM has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T797 KAM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T797 KAM find?
T797 KAM passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing.

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