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N235 HCR

1995 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

147,399 mi
Last recorded147,399 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN235 HCR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 147,399 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished edge of tread

Pass 18 May 2021 140,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

inner sills corroded

sills corroded

Fail 14 May 2021 140,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

inner sills corroded

sills corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020 139,248 miles

sills corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2020 139,242 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 135,683 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 135,681 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 132,065 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 132,063 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 128,084 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2016 124,638 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 124,617 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 120,122 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 116,321 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 111,316 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 106,494 miles

front suspension struts rusty

knock when rocking steering,no cause found

long travel on parking brake lever

oil leak present

rear service brake readings higher than fronts - may require investigation

windscreen damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2012 106,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

bonnet saftey catch siezing up

front suspension struts rusty

knock when rocking steering,no cause found

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside rear tyre perished

offside low - uneven rise and fall between rear brakes is close to limit

oil leak present

windscreen damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2011 101,080 miles

both front tyres have cut across tread no cord exposed

mimor chips to screen

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre low on inner shoulder

Pass 29 Jan 2010 95,016 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 90,107 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 84,402 miles

Nearside rear inner brake disc face starting to corrode across face.

Fail 11 Feb 2008 84,402 miles

Nearside rear inner brake disc face starting to corrode across face.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 77,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake disc started to corrode across inner disc face.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 77,963 miles

Nearside rear brake disc started to corrode across inner disc face.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 70,840 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm on inner raised tread area of tyre.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer raised tread area of tyre.

Fail 14 Feb 2006 70,840 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm on inner raised tread area of tyre.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer raised tread area of tyre.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N235 HCR is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1995 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 101,794 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 N235 HCR, 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 31 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N235 HCR is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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