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N82 LDX

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,506 mi
Last recorded149,506 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN82 LDX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 149,506 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 145,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 164,650 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 160,278 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 160,278 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 148,345 miles

all brake discs rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2011 148,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2010 134,447 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 134,276 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 119,136 miles

o/s/f n/s/f /n/s/r shock absorbers rubber covers are split

oil leak from oil filter

radiator fins corroded and falling out of radiator

Pass 21 May 2008 106,986 miles

nearside rear chassis/suspension brace bar on underside of vehicle corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2008 106,986 miles

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear chassis/suspension brace bar on underside of vehicle corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside wiper split at end but still clears screen

unable to test/check components of nearside rear suspension,wheel and tyre, and brakes due to binding of parking brake

Pass 17 May 2007 100,358 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 92,743 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 92,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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N82 LDX is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N82 LDX, 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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What year was N82 LDX registered?

N82 LDX is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 March 1996.

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