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N972 OGF

1996 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,278 mi
Last recorded99,278 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 OGF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 99,278 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 98,946 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 98,732 miles

catalyst weak on emissions test

edges of all brake discs corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2008 98,445 miles

catalyst emmisions weak

slight binding to nsr brake

stone chip in windscreenin a zone

Pass 12 Oct 2007 98,235 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 98,225 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 96,059 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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N972 OGF is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N972 OGF, 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 N972 OGF registered?

N972 OGF is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is N972 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N972 OGF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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