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LBZ 287

1996 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,088 mi
Last recorded131,088 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBZ 287
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 131,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2024 130,533 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 129,838 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 129,669 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 17 Jun 2021 129,668 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2020 128,293 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake lever comes up slightly high

registration plates are slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2018 125,700 miles

Offside Rear inside wheel arch has corrosion but out of prescribed area

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on the edge and slightly perrished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wheel bearings has slight play

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

indicators are slightly white

parking brake lever comes up slightly high

surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 2 May 2017 124,222 miles

Registration plates deteriotated

Slight play rear wheel bearings

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 27 Apr 2017 124,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/15 (91v) (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plates deteriotated

Slight play rear wheel bearings

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 19 Apr 2016 121,019 miles

Exhaust shield is loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 120,999 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust shield is loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 115,724 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 110,396 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 108,838 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 108,811 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 106,058 miles

n/s/r chassis brace rusted away.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 103,097 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 103,087 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 98,118 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 95,461 miles

handbrake comes up high

Pass 17 Dec 2007 91,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

radiator starting to deteriorate/corrode at bottom

Pass 1 Nov 2006 86,402 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 8,115 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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LBZ 287 is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LBZ 287, 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 LBZ 287 registered?

LBZ 287 is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is LBZ 287 safe to buy?

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