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N856 JBY

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

130,613 mi
Last recorded130,613 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 JBY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2023 130,613 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake cable bracket not connected to the vehicle

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both offside and nearside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

both rear inner wheel arches corroded at the back of the arch

Fail 10 Nov 2021 130,606 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and floor edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 12 Nov 2020 127,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism missing

Fail 11 Nov 2020 127,614 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism missing

Pass 4 Sep 2019 125,188 miles

Nearside parking brake low effort

engine management light on

front engine mount, one of two bolts missing

reverse lights not working

Pass 23 Aug 2018 122,992 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake effort low - recommend checking

Offside Front fog light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine very damp with oil

Fail 9 Aug 2018 122,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear hand brake effort low - recommend checking

Offside Front fog light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine very damp with oil

exhaust blowing before the cat

Pass 14 Jul 2017 117,891 miles

engine managment light on

gearbox mount bolt loose wont tighten

hanbrake close to reserve travel

oil leak dripping

undertrays fitted

wire close to bottom pulley insicure

Fail 3 Jul 2017 117,878 miles

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

engine managment light on

gearbox mount bolt loose wont tighten

hanbrake close to reserve travel

oil leak dripping

undertrays fitted

wire close to bottom pulley insicure

Pass 21 Apr 2016 112,987 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 112,987 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

engine warninglight on

Fail 2 Dec 2015 112,978 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills panels (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panels (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel section (2.4.A.3)

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

EML LIGHT COMES ON DURING TEST

HANDBRAKE FREE TRAVEL AND NEARSIDE VERY LOW EFFORT

Pass 28 Nov 2014 106,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some imbalance noted on rear brakes..handbrake travel,,engine oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 106,404 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some imbalance noted on rear brakes..handbrake travel,,engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 99,033 miles

long travel in parking brake

n/s/f abs wire insecure

n/s/r hand brake cable insecure

n/s/r tyre low on edge

o/s/r tyre low on edge

Fail 6 Jan 2014 99,033 miles

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

eml on

long travel in parking brake

n/s/f abs wire insecure

n/s/r hand brake cable insecure

n/s/r tyre low on edge

o/s/r tyre low on edge

Fail 14 Nov 2012 95,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 95,177 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 94,505 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 93,074 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 90,945 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 88,452 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 88,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 83,730 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 80,501 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 72,570 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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N856 JBY is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 N856 JBY, 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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N856 JBY is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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