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N189 XBR

1996 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,212 mi
Last recorded192,212 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 XBR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 192,212 miles

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Front rack end slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 192,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Front rack end slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 185,026 miles

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

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 184,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 184,110 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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust.

moderate wear to o/s/f. lower suspension arm ball joint.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 184,078 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to both front brake backing plates.

corrosion to exhaust.

moderate wear to o/s/f. lower suspension arm ball joint.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 177,513 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake backing plates corroded

nsr bar corroded

front fan cowling corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 172,473 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 164,602 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 164,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 156,627 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 146,916 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 141,618 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2007 137,248 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 125,801 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 125,747 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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N189 XBR is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N189 XBR, 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 N189 XBR registered?

N189 XBR is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N189 XBR safe to buy?

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