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N160 YCT

1996 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,666 mi
Last recorded82,666 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 YCT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 82,666 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 77,143 miles

slight corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Fail 25 Jun 2025 77,143 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system On to Caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2024 74,431 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 71,400 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 71,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r brake has slightly restricted free movement.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 66,691 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 56,169 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 56,169 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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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N160 YCT is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N160 YCT, 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 N160 YCT registered?

N160 YCT is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N160 YCT safe to buy?

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