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B78 JCN

1984 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

154,910 mi
Last recorded154,910 miles
Recorded on27 May 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB78 JCN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 May 2006 154,910 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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B78 JCN is a 1984 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 B78 JCN, 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 42 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B78 JCN registered?

B78 JCN is a 1984 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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