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N291 CVT

1995 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,755 mi
Last recorded170,755 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 CVT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 170,755 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 169,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 169,429 miles

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)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 169,311 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust has temp repair

n/s/r + o/s/r wheelarch at bottom corroded

o/s/r calliper arm stuck in forward position

Pass 28 Jun 2011 166,056 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 160,448 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 159,468 miles

engine overheats possible fan inop

Fail 8 Jul 2009 159,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine overheats possible fan inop

Pass 5 Sep 2008 157,041 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 145,381 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 144,764 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 138,391 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 138,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

av rear tyres low

near side front brake slite binding

near side rear has slite damadge

Pass 8 Jun 2005 129,069 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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N291 CVT 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 64.3%.

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 N291 CVT, 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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N291 CVT is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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