1996 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · N186 BBU
1996 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 109,082 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,082 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N186 BBU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 109,082 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N186 BBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Mr2 (N186 BBU) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
N186 BBU Mileage History
- 19/06/2024108,256 mi
- 12/06/2025108,626 mi+370 mi
- 23/06/2026109,082 mi+456 mi
Average of roughly 411 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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