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N4 GLP

1996 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,629 mi
Last recorded167,629 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 GLP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 167,629 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 162,844 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 152,891 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 143,441 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 137,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion to both outer sillls

Slight wear on O/S/R tyre inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2016 137,445 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer and rear of sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Rear of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 128,601 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 115,423 miles

n/s/f + o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 Jun 2014 115,423 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f + o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2013 103,497 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 92,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,514 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 77,111 miles

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

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

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

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

brake service

Fail 5 May 2010 77,111 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake service

Pass 18 Mar 2009 64,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 64,337 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 57,162 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 57,160 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 48,597 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 39,496 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edge

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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N4 GLP is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N4 GLP, 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 N4 GLP registered?

N4 GLP is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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