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N199 HLH

1996 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,231 mi
Last recorded42,231 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 HLH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,231 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 42,092 miles

both front tyres ans o/s/r tyre perished - advise replaceent

Pass 28 Sep 2018 41,962 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 41,341 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 41,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,104 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 39,667 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,678 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 38,107 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,052 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,492 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 37,492 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,135 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 37,135 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 37,015 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 37,015 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,988 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 36,901 miles

Offside Rear 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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N199 HLH is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N199 HLH, 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 N199 HLH registered?

N199 HLH is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N199 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N199 HLH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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