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N464 SAY

1996 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

98,970 mi
Last recorded98,970 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN464 SAY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 98,970 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 98,964 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 96,783 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 96,283 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 95,867 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 95,363 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 94,726 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 93,965 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 93,396 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 92,941 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 92,008 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 90,805 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 89,533 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 88,171 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 86,852 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 85,640 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 84,285 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 83,002 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 81,620 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 79,759 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 77,951 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 75,859 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 74,267 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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N464 SAY is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 N464 SAY, 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 N464 SAY registered?

N464 SAY is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N464 SAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N464 SAY shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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