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N22 PAR

1996 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,265 mi
Last recorded77,265 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 PAR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 77,265 miles

both front tyres close to limit of wear inner edges

front number plate becoming unclear

hand brake travel close to fail

Fail 10 Mar 2009 77,232 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both front tyres close to limit of wear inner edges

front number plate becoming unclear

hand brake travel close to fail

Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,030 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 27 Mar 2007 60,843 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 60,843 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 51,720 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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N22 PAR is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N22 PAR, 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 N22 PAR registered?

N22 PAR is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N22 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N22 PAR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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