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N454 MRN

1995 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,278 mi
Last recorded100,278 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN454 MRN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills and floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills and floor (6.1.B.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2016 100,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills and floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills and floor (6.1.B.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 99,370 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 98,642 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 98,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 97,897 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 96,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

pre 92" engine fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2011 96,581 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 96,562 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 96,544 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 95,911 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 95,911 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Fail 14 Jul 2008 95,911 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 90,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

edges worn on front tyres

Pass 1 Feb 2006 88,885 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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N454 MRN is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1995 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 101,794 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 N454 MRN, 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 31 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N454 MRN registered?

N454 MRN is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is N454 MRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N454 MRN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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