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N12 JNM

1996 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,737 mi
Last recorded92,737 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 JNM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 92,737 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 92,106 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 91,639 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 90,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 90,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 88,865 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 88,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,412 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 87,010 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 86,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 84,615 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear of outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,396 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front disks are geting corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,164 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 81,041 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 80,857 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,526 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake discs corroded/corroding

front coil springs corroded/corroding

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear roadwheel slightly tight to rotate but no binding shown on rbt

radiator worn and leaking/seeping at bottom

shock absorbers corroded/corroding

small cut on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2007 74,376 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 74,376 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 67,038 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 66,995 miles

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

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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N12 JNM is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N12 JNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N12 JNM registered?

N12 JNM is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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