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A3 JTM

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,587 mi
Last recorded80,587 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 80,587 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 80,584 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 80,231 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 80,228 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 80,049 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 80,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,958 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,754 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 79,383 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 78,721 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake discs scored

offside rear brake discs scored

slight play and knocking in nearside steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2010 77,065 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

hand brake high but not to stop

Pass 7 Dec 2009 75,440 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 12 Dec 2008 73,179 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,060 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 68,671 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 65,801 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 JTM is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A3 JTM, 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 JTM registered?

A3 JTM is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is A3 JTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 JTM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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