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B145 TER

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,771 mi
Last recorded120,771 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB145 TER
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 120,771 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber platforms showing signs of corrosion (2.4.A.3)

both front metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

floors and sill to floors showing signs of corrosion

front inner wings showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 May 2017 120,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light reverse light comes on with stop lights (1.2.1e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /drainage hole (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber platforms showing signs of corrosion (2.4.A.3)

both front metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

floors and sill to floors showing signs of corrosion

front inner wings showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2015 120,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear floor has slight corrosion

both rear outer sills have slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 118,869 miles

n/s child seat fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2014 118,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

n/s child seat fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2013 117,563 miles

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2012 115,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

after market exhaust fitted noise level on limit

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 6 Dec 2011 113,204 miles

front brake disc slightly corroded

number plate lights dim

oil around sump

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2011 113,172 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake disc slightly corroded

number plate lights dim

oil around sump

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 109,245 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 104,697 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2008 95,513 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 95,513 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 89,143 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 82,401 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 75,790 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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B145 TER 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 75%.

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 B145 TER, 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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B145 TER is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 March 1996.

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