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N523 VCF

1995 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

186,793 mi
Last recorded186,793 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN523 VCF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 186,793 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 186,770 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 186,754 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 186,726 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 183,160 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 175,704 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 163,267 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 154,674 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 139,121 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 134,906 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside rear handbrake may need further adjustment

Pass 11 Aug 2014 128,390 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 128,390 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 117,786 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 116,852 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 116,852 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 115,691 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear body brace corroded

unable to check all of fuel and brake pipes due to plastic covers

Fail 10 Feb 2010 115,687 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake fluid getting low

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wheels require tracking

nearside rear body brace corroded

unable to check all of fuel and brake pipes due to plastic covers

unable to check offside front wheelbearing due to wheel binding

Pass 11 Aug 2008 110,278 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 102,319 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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N523 VCF is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1995 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 101,794 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 N523 VCF, 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 31 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N523 VCF registered?

N523 VCF is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N523 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N523 VCF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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