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N215 RPL

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,680 mi
Last recorded58,680 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN215 RPL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 58,680 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 57,513 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 55,800 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 54,300 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 52,800 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 51,303 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 51,001 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 50,637 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 50,566 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 50,218 miles

park brake has slight excess travel may require adjustment soon.

Fail 12 May 2017 50,218 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

park brake has slight excess travel may require adjustment soon.

Pass 31 Dec 2015 49,366 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 49,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 49,236 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 48,843 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 48,519 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 48,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 48,281 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 47,553 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 46,968 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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N215 RPL is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N215 RPL, 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 N215 RPL registered?

N215 RPL is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N215 RPL safe to buy?

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