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N824 CKY

1996 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,268 mi
Last recorded57,268 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN824 CKY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 57,268 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 57,052 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 56,760 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 56,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 55,869 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 55,514 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 55,232 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 54,721 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 54,245 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,908 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 49,919 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,631 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,135 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 44,804 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,076 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 42,346 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 40,771 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 38,451 miles

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

rear brake pads incorrectly fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2007 38,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads incorrectly fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,353 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 35,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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N824 CKY is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N824 CKY, 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

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What year was N824 CKY registered?

N824 CKY is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N824 CKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N824 CKY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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