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N376 THO

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

81,716 mi
Last recorded81,716 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN376 THO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 81,716 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 80,051 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 79,931 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,824 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 79,519 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,180 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 77,771 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,324 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,274 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,025 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 73,043 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,660 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 67,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all shocker dust covers split

front discs worn

rear brake disc backing plates corroded

top timing belt cover missing

Pass 5 May 2011 62,896 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 59,452 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 59,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,834 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,574 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,105 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,101 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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N376 THO is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N376 THO, 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 N376 THO registered?

N376 THO is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N376 THO safe to buy?

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