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N255 WPY

1995 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

79,283 mi
Last recorded79,283 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 WPY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 79,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Front Brake disc back plate corroded/missing

Pass 4 Jun 2025 78,432 miles

Both front disc back plates corroded

Fail 30 May 2025 78,410 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Both nearside and offside brake disc back plates corroded

Fail 28 May 2025 78,410 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Both nearside and offside brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 77,616 miles

both front brake disc back plates corroded/deteriorated

both front brake discs pitted/corroded

both windscreen washer jets weak/poor

Pass 19 May 2023 77,042 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 76,934 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 76,881 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 76,633 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 75,995 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 75,995 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 75,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 75,645 miles

plastic covers not allowing full inspection of some components under neath

Fail 9 May 2017 75,645 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

plastic covers not allowing full inspection of some components under neath

Pass 11 May 2016 74,697 miles

plastic covers not allowing full inspection underneath

Fail 9 May 2016 74,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic covers not allowing full inspection underneath

Pass 15 May 2015 74,249 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 74,249 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 73,797 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 73,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front and offside front inner tyres perished 195/55/15

Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,049 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 73,095 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,933 miles

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

Nearside front AND offside front inner tyre sidewall split but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 69,158 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 69,158 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,956 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 66,789 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 64,959 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 62,033 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 61,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 59,521 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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N255 WPY is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 N255 WPY, 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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What year was N255 WPY registered?

N255 WPY is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N255 WPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N255 WPY shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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