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F1 CXR

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,356 mi
Last recorded85,356 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 CXR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 85,356 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 84,991 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 84,450 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 84,089 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 84,023 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 83,676 miles

Parking brake imballanced

Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,938 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 81,721 miles

Both front tyres worn SERIOUSLY on inner edges

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2014 80,090 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre treads bald on inner edge, but no cords epxosed and getting near limit

raditor core corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,866 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 75,914 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,428 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 71,770 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2009 70,115 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 67,766 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 67,766 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 61,664 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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F1 CXR is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F1 CXR, 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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What year was F1 CXR registered?

F1 CXR is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is F1 CXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 CXR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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