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L15 AGP

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

195,645 mi
Last recorded195,645 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 AGP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 195,645 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 195,645 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 195,430 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 195,269 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side vehicle corroded, not considered excessive

Pass 10 Nov 2022 194,898 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 194,379 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 193,970 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 193,299 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 192,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 192,079 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 191,405 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 191,057 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 191,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 190,047 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 189,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 183,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 174,503 miles

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

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

nearside wiper end split

Fail 12 Nov 2010 165,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 165,821 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 156,528 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 156,528 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 148,380 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2007 140,800 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 132,862 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 125,044 miles

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

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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L15 AGP is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L15 AGP, 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 L15 AGP registered?

L15 AGP is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is L15 AGP safe to buy?

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