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N117 DKL

1996 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,189 mi
Last recorded118,189 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 DKL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 118,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 117,221 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 115,813 miles

Nearside Rear chassis support bar rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2019 115,813 miles

Nearside Rear chassis support bar rusty

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 111,435 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 108,693 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 104,574 miles

rusty russ rusty!

Pass 25 Jun 2013 103,983 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)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 103,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 103,652 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 103,652 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 102,789 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 102,789 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 101,744 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 93,978 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 90,836 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 83,344 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 83,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 74,344 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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N117 DKL is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 N117 DKL, 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 N117 DKL registered?

N117 DKL is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N117 DKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N117 DKL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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