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N406 GWP

1996 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

157,050 mi
Last recorded157,050 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN406 GWP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 157,050 miles

Oil leak ()

both front trews wearing on edges

Fail 14 Dec 2017 157,050 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

both front trews wearing on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2016 151,854 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2015 145,905 miles

steering rack boots starting to split

Pass 8 Dec 2014 140,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 133,634 miles

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Dec 2012 128,993 miles

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

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

floor pan cover fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2011 128,678 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 127,116 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 125,151 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 124,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 121,087 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 115,189 miles

Oil leak

front pads low

long handbrake travel

Pass 27 Oct 2005 106,226 miles

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

unable to check all of underbody due to plastic covers

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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N406 GWP is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N406 GWP, 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 N406 GWP registered?

N406 GWP is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N406 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N406 GWP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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