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A3 FFW

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,432 mi
Last recorded98,432 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 FFW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2015 98,432 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 97,855 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,971 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 94,787 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 92,417 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,365 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 86,371 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2008 89,200 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 81,492 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 80,456 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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A3 FFW is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A3 FFW, 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

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What year was A3 FFW registered?

A3 FFW is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is A3 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 FFW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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