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N284 HRK

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

173,749 mi
Last recorded173,749 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN284 HRK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 173,749 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 171,843 miles

Offside Rear brace badly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 170,787 miles

Offside Rear brace badly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 170,050 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brace badly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2021 168,710 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brace badly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2021 168,710 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 167,321 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brace badly corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 159,658 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 150,754 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 142,267 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 131,454 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 120,724 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 120,724 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 111,694 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 104,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 104,416 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 95,198 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 95,169 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 84,996 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 75,371 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 75,371 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 65,253 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 53,761 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 53,761 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 41,922 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 41,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 30,228 miles

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

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

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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N284 HRK is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 N284 HRK, 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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N284 HRK is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N284 HRK safe to buy?

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