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N234 FTP

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

230,342 mi
Last recorded230,342 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 FTP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 230,342 miles

different size tyres front to rear

front coil spring holders very corroded

general vehicle corrosion starting

rear brake pipes corroded

steering rack worn

Fail 22 Jun 2012 230,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

different size tyres front to rear

front coil spring holders very corroded

general vehicle corrosion starting

radiator core in very poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

steering rack worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 216,402 miles

both front coil spring top cups corroded

general vehicle corrosion starting

radiator core in poor condition

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear fuel lines & brake pipes getting corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Jun 2011 216,402 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front coil spring top cups corroded

front & rear brake discs corroded

front number plate in poor condition

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre badly worn & cut on inner sidewall

radiator core in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

rear fuel lines & brake pipes getting corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2010 198,491 miles

chip in front windscreen

corrosion starting in both front floor pans

exhaust joints corroded & in poor condition

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2010 198,491 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chip in front windscreen

corrosion starting in both front floor pans

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2009 184,250 miles

front number plate cracked & in poor condition !

general vehicle corrosion starting

Fail 1 Jun 2009 184,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked & in poor condition !

general vehicle corrosion starting

Pass 3 Jun 2008 169,621 miles

front num plate cracked

rear chassis braces corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2008 169,620 miles

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

nearside front wheel tight to turn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear chassis braces corroded

Pass 30 May 2007 155,999 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 155,998 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear chassis braces corroded

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn on inner edges (tracking)

long handbrake travel

radiator in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2006 141,451 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wheel tight to turn

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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N234 FTP is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N234 FTP, 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 N234 FTP registered?

N234 FTP is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N234 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N234 FTP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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