MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,613 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
Nearside parking brake low effort
engine management light on
front engine mount, one of two bolts missing
reverse lights not working
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
some imbalance noted on rear brakes..handbrake travel,,engine oil leak
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
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
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
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)
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)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?
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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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