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K524 PAE

1996 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,683 mi
Last recorded83,683 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK524 PAE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 83,683 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 81,375 miles

nearside wiper wheel box has slight play

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Aug 2009 78,245 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 75,842 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 31 Aug 2007 71,287 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 63,909 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 63,909 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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K524 PAE is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K524 PAE, 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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How do I check the history of K524 PAE?

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What year was K524 PAE registered?

K524 PAE is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is K524 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K524 PAE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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