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M22 BRB

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

153,141 mi
Last recorded153,141 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 BRB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 153,141 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 150,801 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 148,919 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 147,443 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 145,176 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 141,427 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 141,427 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2019 136,457 miles

offside front shock top mount plate,starting to corrode, top mount has slight movement

Pass 18 May 2018 134,656 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 132,016 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 129,695 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 126,186 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 122,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 122,446 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 121,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 119,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust at joint badly corroded and weak

Fail 6 Sep 2011 119,417 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

exhaust at joint badly corroded and weak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 110,046 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 100,919 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front strut : dust gaiters split

Fail 24 Aug 2009 100,783 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 91,045 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 91,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 90,015 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 90,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 88,357 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 88,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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M22 BRB is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M22 BRB, 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 M22 BRB registered?

M22 BRB is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M22 BRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M22 BRB shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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