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N515 LWU

1996 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,502 mi
Last recorded133,502 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN515 LWU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 133,502 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 133,468 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 131,334 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 131,323 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 128,129 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 128,129 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 127,828 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 111,978 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 104,438 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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N515 LWU is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N515 LWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N515 LWU?

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What year was N515 LWU registered?

N515 LWU is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N515 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N515 LWU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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