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N209 KHW

1996 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,956 mi
Last recorded82,956 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 KHW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 82,956 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 73,751 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,609 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 65,838 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 64,240 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 64,236 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 62,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,356 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 58,460 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 58,636 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 56,885 miles

rad corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2009 56,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rad corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2008 54,893 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 54,893 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 53,356 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,052 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 45,994 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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N209 KHW is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N209 KHW, 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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N209 KHW is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N209 KHW safe to buy?

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