1996 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · K3 HAU
1996 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1996. Recorded mileage 148,109 miles. MOT valid until 10/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1990cc
K3 HAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 148,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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K3 HAU Mileage History
- 30/04/2025142,528 mi
- 07/05/2025142,528 mi
- 24/04/2026147,360 mi+4,832 mi
- 12/08/2026148,106 mi+746 mi
- 12/08/2026148,109 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,345 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K3 HAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Mr2 (K3 HAU) between April 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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