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N98 MGL

1995 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,509 mi
Last recorded164,509 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 MGL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 164,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 161,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 154,676 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions only just met requirments

rear no plate damaged

skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 28 Feb 2014 154,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear no plate damaged

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 8 Oct 2012 152,729 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 152,729 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 147,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 147,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 138,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 128,356 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake has travel

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2008 122,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust getting very rusty

nearside front wheel slightly binding

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 20 Dec 2007 114,064 miles

front brake discs scored

Fail 18 Dec 2007 114,064 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs scored

Pass 19 Dec 2006 96,398 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 96,398 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N98 MGL is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 101,794 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 N98 MGL, 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 31 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N98 MGL is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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