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K40 HRS

1996 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,910 mi
Last recorded120,910 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 HRS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 120,910 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 120,642 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 120,630 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 120,626 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 120,626 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 120,607 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 May 2019 119,389 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 119,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 118,828 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 118,570 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 118,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 117,638 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 115,803 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 112,386 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 112,379 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 110,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 107,663 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 105,389 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 105,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 99,142 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 94,293 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 89,814 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 89,799 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside body support bar corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2006 82,658 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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K40 HRS is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K40 HRS, 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 K40 HRS registered?

K40 HRS is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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