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N110 LMW

1996 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

151,137 mi
Last recorded151,137 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN110 LMW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 151,137 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 151,120 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.20 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 150,794 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 150,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 149,425 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 149,425 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 149,408 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)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Both Front tyres slightly perished.

Both Rear inner wheel arches corroded/holed outside prescribed areas.

Floor corroded.

Nearside Front Shock has slight roughness in the upper support bearing assembly.

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust slightly corroded.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front on inner surface. (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All four. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 148,592 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor (5.2.6)

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

Fail 5 May 2016 148,592 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear and centre outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 143,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 143,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 136,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 125,310 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 125,310 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 119,146 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 112,330 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 112,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 106,144 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 100,222 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 94,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake overhaul

Pass 2 Feb 2008 94,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake overhaul

Pass 20 Feb 2007 85,483 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 79,739 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 79,739 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 69,833 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 69,833 miles

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

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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N110 LMW is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 N110 LMW, 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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N110 LMW is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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