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KBZ 6701

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,921 mi
Last recorded102,921 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBZ 6701
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2025 102,921 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2023 102,784 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,142 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 100,466 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 100,223 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 99,549 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 94,559 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 91,270 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 105,369 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 105,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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KBZ 6701 is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KBZ 6701, 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 KBZ 6701 registered?

KBZ 6701 is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is KBZ 6701 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBZ 6701 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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