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JN 9140

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,984 mi
Last recorded29,984 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN 9140
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 29,984 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 29,948 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Fail 1 Mar 2021 29,948 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 29,521 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 29,315 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 29,277 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 28,906 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,527 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,129 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 27,652 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,941 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,422 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 26,422 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 25,957 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,475 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,489 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 23,188 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,370 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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JN 9140 is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JN 9140, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JN 9140 registered?

JN 9140 is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is JN 9140 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JN 9140 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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