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N485 CEM

1996 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,206 mi
Last recorded171,206 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 CEM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2013 171,206 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 12 Apr 2012 166,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F inner track rod end has play in it

N/S/F wheel scratched

Windscreen scratched out of the swept area

Pass 14 Apr 2011 162,102 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Slight oil weep from O/S/F strutt

Exhaust in poor condition

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Apr 2010 151,673 miles

Parking brake travel nearing its limits

Steering rack gators perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper blades in poor but serviceable condition

Pass 20 Apr 2009 141,135 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 130,708 miles

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

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

Parking brake cable outer cable is corroded but not affecting its operation

Pass 2 Jun 2007 118,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front shock absorber weak

Pass 8 Jun 2006 102,180 miles

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

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

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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N485 CEM is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N485 CEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N485 CEM registered?

N485 CEM is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N485 CEM safe to buy?

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