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N283 UNV

1995 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,815 mi
Last recorded143,815 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 UNV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 143,815 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 143,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (1.9.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

nearside drive shaft not fitted into gearbox

Pass 10 Oct 2014 141,748 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 138,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

wipers smeary

Pass 13 Oct 2012 136,572 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 132,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 132,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 129,079 miles

front and rear brake disc rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2009 124,175 miles

Brake test showed front's 16% imbalance.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Wiper's poor condition.

Pass 5 Jul 2008 119,073 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jul 2007 112,258 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 105,176 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight noise from offside rear suspension

Fail 5 Aug 2006 105,176 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight noise from offside rear suspension

Pass 5 Aug 2005 98,054 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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N283 UNV is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N283 UNV, 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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N283 UNV is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 October 1995.

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