CarVerify

Free Car Check

N312 BNU

1996 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,220 mi
Last recorded82,220 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN312 BNU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,220 miles

nearside front and offside front brake back plates corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 81,440 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 79,643 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 79,643 miles

Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 71,973 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 71,972 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 71,732 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both engine bay cross supports strutts excessively corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level is low

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake is binding slightly

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 68,377 miles

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

oil leak high up on engine

Pass 29 Sep 2006 65,920 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 65,883 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 63,303 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
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N312 BNU is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N312 BNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N312 BNU?

You can check the full history of N312 BNU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N312 BNU registered?

N312 BNU is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N312 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N312 BNU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N312 BNU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N312 BNU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.