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N324 RAD

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,113 mi
Last recorded110,113 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN324 RAD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 110,113 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 105,188 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 102,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner rear arch holded

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 102,908 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner rear arch holded

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 101,981 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 101,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 100,898 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 100,893 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake modification adversely affecting braking performance bolt misson on caliper (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 100,065 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))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 100,058 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,148 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 95,682 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 95,682 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 93,365 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 93,364 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,410 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,976 miles

Off side front brake binding slightly

Off side rear chassis support corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,266 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,348 miles

Nearside Front 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,206 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 83,949 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 82,412 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 80,740 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 78,598 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 75,648 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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N324 RAD is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N324 RAD, 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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N324 RAD is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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