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J50 RWC

1996 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,219 mi
Last recorded68,219 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 RWC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 68,219 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All four (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 66,396 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 66,365 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 54,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear brace bar corroded

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 54,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brace bar corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 52,863 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 52,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 52,013 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 50,155 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 48,738 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,426 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,826 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 38,896 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 36,351 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,554 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 24,036 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,919 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brakes slight imbalance

front tyres scrubbing off inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,502 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 23,048 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,481 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 20,382 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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J50 RWC is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J50 RWC, 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 J50 RWC registered?

J50 RWC is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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