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N497 PPK

1996 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,230 mi
Last recorded84,230 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 PPK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 84,230 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all major components has corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s /f tyer worn outer edge

undre body has corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,624 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 70,428 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 70,428 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,570 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 62,568 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,943 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 59,943 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 57,496 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 56,155 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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N497 PPK is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N497 PPK, 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 N497 PPK registered?

N497 PPK is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 April 1996.

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