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N143 FEY

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,931 mi
Last recorded79,931 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 FEY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 79,931 miles

general corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2022 78,899 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 78,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 78,880 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 78,880 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 78,867 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 (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all front suspension components heavily corroded

all rear suspension components heavily corroded

front crossmember and radiator heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 78,468 miles

Corrosion on front and rear suspension

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + flanges corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 78,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Corrosion on front and rear suspension

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + flanges corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,253 miles

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

Rear supplementary bracing bars corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 74,796 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,219 miles

both rear lateral bars corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 71,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

both rear lateral bars corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,989 miles

nearside rear floor to chassis bracing bar corroded

nearside wiper blade split on end but clears windscreen effectively

Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,630 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,982 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,240 miles

offside & nearside rear body to chassis stabaliser bars corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 13 Jul 2012 66,235 miles

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

offside & nearside rear body to chassis stabaliser bars corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 64,261 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 64,261 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,212 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,904 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 59,631 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 57,928 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 54,985 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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N143 FEY is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N143 FEY, 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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N143 FEY is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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