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N114 LMW

1996 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,426 mi
Last recorded141,426 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN114 LMW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 141,426 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake has slight travel

n/s/r fuel pipe corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 141,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fuel pipe

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 140,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear fuel pipe slight corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated may require to attention (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s/f wiper end rubber slight split

o/s/r outer sill panel slight corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2018 140,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on center (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing have few cuts,may require to attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear fuel pipe slight corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated may require to attention (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s/f wiper end rubber slight split

o/s/r outer sill panel slight corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 139,711 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated may require to attention (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2017 139,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated may require to attention (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 139,110 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake result just pass the test (3.7.B.6b)

o/s/r inner sill panel has slight corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 138,439 miles

Nearside Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

handbrake just pass the test.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 138,421 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre has big nail on center.n/s/f has screw

Pass 11 Jun 2014 135,104 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 128,965 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 128,965 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 123,962 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 120,621 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 120,621 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 117,220 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 112,377 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 105,797 miles

offside outer sills and bottom of door starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2007 95,526 miles

front strut cases starting to corrod

Pass 21 Jun 2006 81,563 miles

n/s rear hand brake only just passed

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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N114 LMW is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N114 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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N114 LMW is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 February 1996.

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