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26 E

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

135,937 mi
Last recorded135,937 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 E
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 135,937 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 134,170 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 132,926 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 128,547 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 125,043 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 121,987 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 119,389 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 114,123 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 109,540 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 106,779 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 103,693 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 100,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 99,059 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 96,550 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 93,606 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 90,762 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 90,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 87,443 miles

Exhaust Emissions C.O.% Slightly high

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside and Nearside Front Tyres Wearing on Inner Edges

Pass 16 Apr 2009 82,687 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 80,432 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 79,000 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 72,957 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 72,903 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres on 0mm on inner edge

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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26 E is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1996 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 97,157 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 26 E, 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 30 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 26 E?

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What year was 26 E registered?

26 E is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is 26 E safe to buy?

The MOT history for 26 E shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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