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N390 PPK

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,000 mi
Last recorded135,000 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN390 PPK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 135,000 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 134,450 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 128,352 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 128,244 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 117,078 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 117,078 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N390 PPK is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N390 PPK, 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 N390 PPK registered?

N390 PPK is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N390 PPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N390 PPK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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