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M4 BHG

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

44,105 mi
Last recorded44,105 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 BHG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 44,105 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 44,105 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 42,799 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 42,798 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 41,140 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 39,308 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 39,307 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 38,373 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front top strut mounts corroded

cooling fan insecure

travel on foot brake

Fail 26 Oct 2021 38,373 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front top strut mounts corroded

cooling fan insecure

travel on foot brake

Pass 4 Nov 2020 37,667 miles

both front top strut mounts corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 36,960 miles

both front top strut mounts corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 36,943 miles

Emissions not tested engine temperature rising with high CO level (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front top strut mounts corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 36,213 miles

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both top spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 36,188 miles

Emissions not tested due to over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both top spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 35,074 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 33,735 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 32,767 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 32,766 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 31,982 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 30,834 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 30,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,365 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 29,362 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2011 28,164 miles

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

Radiator base and the fan cowl rusted thrugh

Fail 25 Oct 2011 28,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Radiator base and the fan cowl rusted thrugh

Pass 8 Nov 2010 27,084 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,115 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 26,115 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advance corrosion to front and rear suspension and mounting components.

exhaust joints corroded.

front and rear brake back plates corroded.

lower part of radiator corroded.

Fail 17 Nov 2008 25,388 miles

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

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

front steering/suspension components in corrosive state

lower part of radiator in corrosive state

Pass 17 Nov 2008 25,388 miles

front steering/suspension components in corrosive state

lower part of radiator in corrosive state

Pass 6 Nov 2007 24,756 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 24,756 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

lower part of radiator corroded

front and rear steering and suspension parts in corrosive state

Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,969 miles

Front pads approx 70% worn and squeeling.

Knock in steering rack offside front.

Rear exhaust box flange badly corroded.

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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M4 BHG is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 M4 BHG, 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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M4 BHG is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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