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N46 JOO

1996 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,883 mi
Last recorded61,883 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 JOO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 61,883 miles

Radiator Leaking.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,269 miles

Front screen has crack on lower offside - not affecting drivers view

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

all 4 brake discs backing plates corroded

all four shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 17 Oct 2016 61,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Front screen has crack on lower offside - not affecting drivers view

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

all 4 brake discs backing plates corroded

all four shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,568 miles

All shock absorber dust covers perished and split.

Offside Front brake back plate corroded.

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded.

Offside drive shaft oil seal leaking.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 60,032 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 59,527 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,498 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,527 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 58,079 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 57,248 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 56,919 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 55,661 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 51,545 miles

front number plate cracked

windscreen cracked outside swept area

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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N46 JOO is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N46 JOO, 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 N46 JOO registered?

N46 JOO is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N46 JOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N46 JOO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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