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N355 TAX

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

298,517 mi
Last recorded298,517 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN355 TAX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 298,517 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight knock front suspension

Fail 12 May 2012 298,517 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight knock front suspension

Fail 5 May 2011 290,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 290,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 290,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2010 261,023 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 261,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

both front flexy brake pipes slight cracking to outer covering, slight play in steering rack.

Pass 12 May 2009 235,338 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 16 May 2008 216,593 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 194,792 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 177,649 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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N355 TAX is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,990cc 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 N355 TAX, 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 N355 TAX registered?

N355 TAX is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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