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N231 JBK

1996 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,871 mi
Last recorded61,871 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 JBK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 61,871 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 61,871 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 57,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s front caliper binding slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,974 miles

O/s front caliper binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,370 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 May 2006 54,236 miles

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

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

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

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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N231 JBK is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Grey 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 N231 JBK, 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 N231 JBK registered?

N231 JBK is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N231 JBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N231 JBK 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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