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J99 TWO

1996 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,939 mi
Last recorded126,939 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 TWO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 126,939 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped + n/s outer brake pad low (3mm).

front registration plate slightly delaminated.

radiator in poor condition + leaking.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 126,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped + n/s outer brake pad low (3mm).

front registration plate slightly delaminated.

radiator in poor condition + leaking.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 120,720 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on insides.

handbrake travel high.

radiator in poor condition (cooling fins missing).

slight play in both rear wheelbearings.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 115,624 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 115,577 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 92,229 miles

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

front no plate in poor condition.long handbrake travel

Fail 13 Dec 2005 78,324 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 78,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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J99 TWO is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J99 TWO, 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 J99 TWO registered?

J99 TWO is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is J99 TWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 TWO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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