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N884 TBB

1996 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,364 mi
Last recorded2,364 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN884 TBB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 2,364 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 76,383 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 72,895 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 72,835 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

undercover fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 69,193 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 69,193 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 69,185 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Oil leak sump corroded heavily ()

both rear engine bay braces corroded and holes but not part of vehicle structure

offside rear outer sill corroded but not excessive

underside of vehicle has corrosion throughout and on various components but not considered excessive

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 May 2016 63,356 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 63,329 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 60,330 miles

Offside front tyre wall damaged no cords exposed

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sump porous

Pass 13 Jan 2014 56,751 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,548 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2012 52,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2011 46,930 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 44,630 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 44,630 miles

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

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

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

Advise front discs pitted

Advise rear brakes binding on

Advise rear discs pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,244 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 38,097 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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N884 TBB is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N884 TBB, 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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N884 TBB is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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