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N86 UEC

1996 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,155 mi
Last recorded144,155 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN86 UEC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 144,155 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose to calliper is starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 143,774 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose to calliper is starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 142,015 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 142,000 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak on flange at catalyitic converter, and flexi section (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 139,436 miles

vehicle underbody is coated in underseal

Pass 8 Aug 2022 135,940 miles

vehicle underbody has a coating of underseal or similar product

Pass 1 Oct 2009 126,544 miles

front, near/side brake bindeing on slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2008 113,677 miles

front near side brake is slightly bindeing on

Pass 4 Jul 2007 97,199 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 84,217 miles

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

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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N86 UEC is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N86 UEC, 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 N86 UEC registered?

N86 UEC is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N86 UEC safe to buy?

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