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N244 NUF

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,635 mi
Last recorded95,635 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN244 NUF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 95,635 miles

underbody corroded including suspension undersealed

Fail 30 May 2025 95,633 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.066 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.410 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust repaired

underbody corroded including suspension undersealed

Pass 30 Oct 2010 95,223 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 95,220 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

all brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2007 94,993 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 92,080 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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N244 NUF is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue 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 N244 NUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N244 NUF registered?

N244 NUF is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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