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N289 KLB

1995 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,316 mi
Last recorded142,316 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 KLB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 142,316 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 136,701 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 132,905 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 132,905 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 131,944 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 131,944 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 131,335 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 130,277 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 128,648 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 128,643 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 127,766 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 126,092 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 119,181 miles

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

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)

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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N289 KLB is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N289 KLB, 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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N289 KLB is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N289 KLB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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