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N26 OLD

1996 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN26 OLD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026
Pass 17 Jan 2024 146,046 miles

A;LL TYRES WORN FROM 1.6MM TO 2MM TREAD DEPTH

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 137,436 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2015 131,094 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 124,459 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 124,455 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Apr 2014 124,435 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

Pass 3 May 2013 113,543 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 4 May 2012 112,369 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 112,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r sill bent

Pass 1 Jun 2011 108,897 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres have slight perishing

rear tyres have slight perishing

steering wheel grip starting to seperate

windscreen has light scratching

Pass 22 May 2010 103,322 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 97,639 miles

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

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

non standard steering wheel fitted, appears weak,

Fail 19 May 2009 97,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 97,047 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 97,357 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 May 2007 89,204 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 85,364 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 85,364 miles

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

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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N26 OLD is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N26 OLD, 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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N26 OLD is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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