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N422 EVV

1996 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,311 mi
Last recorded68,311 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN422 EVV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 68,311 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

wishbones corroded and bushes slightly perished

Pass 11 Apr 2013 69,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 69,301 miles

All Brake Disc Pitted Slightly

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2012 69,300 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

All Brake Disc Pitted Slightly

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2010 81,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,834 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,669 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 65,349 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 46,655 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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N422 EVV is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N422 EVV, 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 N422 EVV registered?

N422 EVV is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N422 EVV safe to buy?

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