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A9 JGX

1996 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,702 mi
Last recorded160,702 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 JGX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 160,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 159,268 miles

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

Rear Subframe starting to corrode.

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 159,268 miles

Brake disc contaminated all discs front and back (1.1.14 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure win (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole in floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Body has an unsafe modification near side and offside rear sills not weldedon lower edge (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x meber rotten (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2010 159,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front top strut bearing rough in operation

o/s n/s rear brace bars corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 148,493 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge and has a nail in it

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 4 Jul 2008 131,417 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 112,664 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 110,692 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 107,159 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 107,159 miles

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

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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A9 JGX is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A9 JGX, 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.

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A9 JGX is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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