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N115 YCT

1996 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

169,238 mi
Last recorded169,238 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 YCT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 169,238 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 168,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Fail 22 Jul 2022 168,491 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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2021 169,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 27 Aug 2020 166,891 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Fail 27 Aug 2020 166,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2019 165,505 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

covers obscuring some components

Fail 15 May 2019 165,505 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 29 May 2018 163,168 miles

covers obscuring some components

Fail 22 May 2018 163,167 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 160,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 157,840 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Fail 23 May 2016 157,740 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 26 May 2015 154,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 151,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 148,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 145,736 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 140,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded.

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

Pass 13 May 2011 140,140 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 126,834 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2010 126,834 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 May 2009 114,500 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 101,722 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 86,688 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 70,242 miles

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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N115 YCT is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N115 YCT, 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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N115 YCT is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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