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N185 JAM

1995 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,599 mi
Last recorded136,599 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 JAM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 136,599 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 129,106 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyre treads wearing low

slight corrosion on rear chassis rails

Pass 12 Jul 2017 117,572 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear sill traces of filler

chasis corroded/ubcc

Pass 15 Jul 2016 115,572 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor & offside sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 108,758 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

park brake efficiency; 19%

Fail 16 Apr 2014 108,755 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside & offsidxe front tyres worn on non-measurable inner edges advise replace offside front

Fail 11 Apr 2013 93,752 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside & offsidxe front tyres worn on non-measurable inner edges advise replace offside front

Pass 14 Apr 2012 87,441 miles

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

please note brake disc worn but brake readings o/k

Pass 10 Mar 2011 83,664 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 83,664 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 83,664 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 81,930 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 81,930 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 80,274 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 80,266 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)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 76,291 miles

front brake discs slightly coroded

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 26 Apr 2007 74,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s and o/s front brake back plates badly corroded

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded

n/s and o/s rear track control arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2006 70,487 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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N185 JAM is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1995 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 101,794 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 N185 JAM, 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 31 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N185 JAM is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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