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M55 FXY

1996 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,777 mi
Last recorded157,777 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 FXY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 157,777 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 157,776 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 22 Aug 2019 155,444 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Fail 22 Aug 2019 155,443 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 14 Sep 2018 149,652 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front 1 x split rim retaining bolt missing

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear strengthening bar heavily corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Aug 2017 143,683 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 136,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 136,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 130,494 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 130,494 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 123,675 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 116,842 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 115,729 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 114,246 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 111,791 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 107,476 miles
Pass 4 May 2008 99,078 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 97,838 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 95,508 miles

n/s/f fog lamp in/op (damaged)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 95,508 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp in/.op (damaged)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 88,635 miles

Front number plate broken

Near side front fog lamp lens broken

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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M55 FXY is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M55 FXY, 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 M55 FXY registered?

M55 FXY is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is M55 FXY safe to buy?

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