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N303 SUT

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,118 mi
Last recorded152,118 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN303 SUT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 152,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2024 151,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Aug 2023 151,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle undersealed coating structure, suspension components & brake/ fuel pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2022 151,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box joint has slight corrosion

Vehicle undersealed costing structure, suspension components and all brake/fuel pipes

Pass 25 Aug 2021 150,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 149,594 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 148,850 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 147,807 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 147,456 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 147,347 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 146,199 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 146,199 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 145,136 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 143,609 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 143,043 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 139,238 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 75,252 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 129,380 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 123,745 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exsaust corroded

handbrake high

radiator corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2008 123,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exsaust corroded

handbrake high

radiator corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2007 116,243 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 116,243 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 106,074 miles

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Fail 20 Feb 2006 106,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

tyres size different frt & rear axle

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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N303 SUT is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N303 SUT, 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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What year was N303 SUT registered?

N303 SUT is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N303 SUT safe to buy?

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