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L3 WGJ

1996 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

174,100 mi
Last recorded174,100 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 WGJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 174,100 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 174,071 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 174,071 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 173,981 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 173,121 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 170,310 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 170,310 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 167,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 167,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively on both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 164,984 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak DRIVE SHAFT ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 163,159 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 163,159 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play jiont (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 161,220 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 159,969 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 159,969 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 159,453 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BOLD TO EDGE.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 157,805 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 155,417 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 153,253 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 153,242 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 151,324 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge devoid of tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 150,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorbers rubber dust covers split

Fail 7 Dec 2007 149,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorbers rubber dust covers split

Pass 8 Dec 2006 148,147 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 148,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L3 WGJ is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L3 WGJ, 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 L3 WGJ registered?

L3 WGJ is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is L3 WGJ safe to buy?

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