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D296 NVM

1987 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,854 mi
Last recorded120,854 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Toyota MR2110,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD296 NVM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 120,854 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 120,591 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 119,072 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 119,072 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play advised customer not to drive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 117,432 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 117,290 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 117,290 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2013 117,245 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 117,017 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 116,746 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 116,493 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 116,181 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 115,130 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 113,987 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 112,870 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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D296 NVM is a 1987 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1987 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 110,231 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 D296 NVM, 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 39 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D296 NVM registered?

D296 NVM is a 1987 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 March 1987.

Is D296 NVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D296 NVM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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