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N132 BRB

1996 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,263 mi
Last recorded130,263 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN132 BRB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 130,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 125,056 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 119,127 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 113,498 miles

BRAKE DISC SHIELDS ARE CORRODED

FRONT SPRINGS TOP SEATS ARE RUSTED

Offside PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

Offside Rear SERVICE BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY MAKES 17% MINIMUM REQUIREMENT IS 16%

Rear BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTED AND FILLED

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

VARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Fail 1 Dec 2020 113,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength VARIOUS PLACES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

BRAKE DISC SHIELDS ARE CORRODED

FRONT SPRINGS TOP SEATS ARE RUSTED

Offside PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

Offside Rear SERVICE BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY MAKES 17% MINIMUM REQUIREMENT IS 16%

Rear BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTED AND FILLED

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

VARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Fail 23 Nov 2020 113,391 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Border Line Pass (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 107,848 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 105,497 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 102,808 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion next to tie rod mount (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 98,933 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 94,829 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 94,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 94,178 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,911 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 82,373 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 77,520 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 77,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,603 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 71,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 58,260 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,097 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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N132 BRB is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N132 BRB, 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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N132 BRB is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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