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N311 SPC

1995 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,499 mi
Last recorded161,499 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 SPC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 161,499 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack end slightly worn

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

repairs undersealed

Fail 12 May 2016 161,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor panel as indicated with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre floor panel as indicated with chalk (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor panel as indicated with chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack end slightly worn

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 159,996 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor, inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 157,215 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 157,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 154,448 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 154,448 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all suspenion legs badly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 125,792 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 147,200 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 147,200 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all brake disc cover plates corroded

gearbox/engine mounting insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2010 144,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 139,776 miles

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

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

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

both rear under wings corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2009 139,737 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear undersills corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 137,328 miles

front brake discs corroded on edges

genral corrosion to underside

park brake lever travel

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2008 137,328 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs corroded on edges

genral corrosion to underside

park brake lever travel

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2007 131,924 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 7 Jun 2007 131,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2006 126,974 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N311 SPC is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N311 SPC, 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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N311 SPC is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 September 1995.

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