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N18 PAS

1996 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,710 mi
Last recorded84,710 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 PAS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 84,710 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 78,672 miles

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 74,630 miles

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

age of all tyres

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2024 74,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

age of all tyres

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 74,147 miles

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

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,027 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 74,027 miles

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 71,080 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 68,278 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 66,792 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 66,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 63,844 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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N18 PAS is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N18 PAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N18 PAS registered?

N18 PAS is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N18 PAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N18 PAS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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