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N507 JLP

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,227 mi
Last recorded149,227 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN507 JLP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 149,227 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 145,670 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 145,652 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 145,642 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 145,329 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 144,827 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 144,812 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 144,713 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 144,672 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 144,263 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 144,241 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 143,517 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 142,935 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 142,626 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 142,357 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 141,913 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 140,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 119,685 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 119,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 107,070 miles

Both rear brake disc back plates are corroded/deteriorated.

front lower radiator carrier is corroded

n/s/f tyre is worn & wearing uneven on the inner edge,also the o/s/f tyre is just starting.

o/s/r wheel bearing is noisey but no play or rough to feel.

Fail 7 May 2010 107,070 miles

Both rear brake disc back plates are corroded/deteriorated.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front lower radiator carrier is corroded

n/s/f tyre is worn & wearing uneven on the inner edge,also the o/s/f tyre is just starting.

o/s/r wheel bearing is noisey but no play or rough to feel.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 104,505 miles

handbrake

Pass 25 Jan 2008 102,668 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 98,351 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 94,486 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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N507 JLP is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N507 JLP, 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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N507 JLP is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 June 1996.

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