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N493 DJW

1996 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,935 mi
Last recorded164,935 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 DJW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 164,935 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 164,935 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 153,484 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 151,732 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 147,177 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 144,625 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 141,378 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 135,902 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 129,486 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 129,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 124,384 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 124,383 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 118,465 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 112,760 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 107,092 miles

os front brake draging slightly.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 101,926 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 101,926 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 101,114 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 101,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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N493 DJW is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N493 DJW, 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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N493 DJW is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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