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N445 GNM

1996 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,531 mi
Last recorded128,531 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN445 GNM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 128,531 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 125,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 126,536 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2010 125,856 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 122,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 115,200 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 115,200 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 106,255 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 95,901 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 95,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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N445 GNM is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 N445 GNM, 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 N445 GNM registered?

N445 GNM is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N445 GNM safe to buy?

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