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N512 DKK

1996 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,232 mi
Last recorded88,232 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN512 DKK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 88,232 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 88,230 miles

all coil spring corroded ,

all suspension getting corroded .

Fail 3 Oct 2022 88,228 miles

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

all coil spring corroded ,

all suspension getting corroded .

Fail 31 Aug 2022 88,225 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all coil spring corroded

all suspension getting corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,100 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 88,097 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 85,535 miles

Front FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Front BOTTOM OF O/S/F DOOR ROTTEN

Rear REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 17 May 2016 83,400 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 81,159 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 81,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,687 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 79,687 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,433 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 76,433 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,352 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 71,285 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brakes binding

Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,745 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,606 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 66,733 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 64,566 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 59,925 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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N512 DKK is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N512 DKK, 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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N512 DKK is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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