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N212 XFJ

1996 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,901 mi
Last recorded60,901 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 XFJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 60,901 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 56,583 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 56,583 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Reflector Missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 52,310 miles

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

Nearside Front slightly perished on outer wall

Offside Front outer wall heavily perished

exhaust flange rear of cat heavily corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 52,309 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front slightly perished on outer wall

Offside Front outer wall heavily perished

exhaust flange rear of cat heavily corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 50,453 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 50,453 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,141 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 50,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 45,490 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 40,881 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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N212 XFJ is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N212 XFJ, 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 N212 XFJ registered?

N212 XFJ is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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