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1996 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,618 mi
Last recorded69,618 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 LED
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 69,618 miles

Front number plate poor condition

Some general corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 10 Mar 2021 69,604 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate poor condition

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

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

Some general corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 24 Nov 2020 69,393 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2- 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear shock absorber dust covers split

long travel on handbrake

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2019 67,742 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Long travel on handbrake lever

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 30 Jan 2019 67,595 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

front and rear shockabsorber shaft dust covers split and missing

long travel on handbrake

Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,517 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded and weak

all shock absorber dust covers split

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer sill panal corroded and weak

spare tyre split around outer side wall

Fail 31 Aug 2017 65,517 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer sill panal corroded and weak

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all shock absorber dust covers split

rear exhaust joint corroded and weak

spare tyre split around outer side wall

Pass 25 May 2016 63,632 miles

all shock absorber dust covers split

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust box joint corroded and weak

spare tyre split around outer side wall

Pass 22 May 2015 62,469 miles

all shock absorber dust covers split

front number plate cracked

spare tyre cracked and perished

Fail 21 May 2015 62,469 miles

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

all shock absorber dust covers split

front number plate cracked

o/s reverse lamp not working

spare tyre cracked and perished

Pass 20 Nov 2013 60,404 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 18 Nov 2013 60,404 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,958 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,768 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)

both front shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 16 Nov 2011 57,768 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 19 Nov 2010 57,160 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,449 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,497 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front registration plate cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2007 50,529 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 50,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 47,516 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 43,869 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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N13 LED is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N13 LED, 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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N13 LED is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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