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K27 MEB

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,552 mi
Last recorded84,552 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK27 MEB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 84,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 R17 88W Toyo (Bald on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 R17 88W Toyo (Bald on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 77,183 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust blow from manifold slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2023 75,669 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 70,015 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,881 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 63,879 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 60,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch/floor weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear suspension arms have heavy flaking and corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 60,629 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch/floor weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear suspension arms have heavy flaking and corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2013 59,170 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 57,219 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 55,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 May 2011 55,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 May 2010 53,935 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 52,486 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 50,719 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 49,123 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 49,104 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 48,087 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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K27 MEB 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 77.8%.

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 K27 MEB, 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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K27 MEB is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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