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K99 WEV

1996 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,179 mi
Last recorded91,179 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 WEV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 91,179 miles

heavy underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2018 91,178 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion very heavy in places

o/s park brake lower reading

Pass 20 Jun 2017 88,021 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 88,021 miles

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)

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,380 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipe corrodoed from fuel filter

under tray fitted obscuring some conponents

Fail 27 May 2016 86,378 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipe corrodoed from fuel filter

under tray fitted obscuring some conponents

Pass 1 Jul 2015 81,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ofside front brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2015 81,541 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

fibreglass repair apparent at both rear closing panels/inner arches

slight binding at o/s/f brake

Pass 20 Jun 2014 76,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,074 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,024 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 65,129 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 65,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 63,108 miles

all 4 tyres are cracking in tread with age

Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,523 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 58,750 miles

both front suspension arms & ball joint nuts corroded

handbrake lever has small amount of reserve travel left

radiator deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2007 58,750 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front suspension arms & ball joint nuts corroded

radiator deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2006 55,343 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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K99 WEV is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K99 WEV, 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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K99 WEV is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 November 1996.

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