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N960 VRR

1996 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,851 mi
Last recorded104,851 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN960 VRR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2011 104,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 104,851 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 104,156 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 102,534 miles

both front flexys perished

o/s/f tyre splitting on inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2010 102,534 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 102,534 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2009 102,534 miles

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

i cant see nothing becuse it go under case

Pass 14 Jan 2008 101,824 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 101,718 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 96,747 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 96,747 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 81,709 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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N960 VRR is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N960 VRR, 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 N960 VRR registered?

N960 VRR is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N960 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N960 VRR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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