CarVerify

Free Car Check

J118 NLU

1992 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,255 mi
Last recorded77,255 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ118 NLU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 77,255 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 72,275 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneavenly on inside eddge.

Fail 29 Aug 2008 72,072 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 66,576 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 58,930 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 54,613 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
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J118 NLU is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 111,467 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 J118 NLU, 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 34 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J118 NLU?

You can check the full history of J118 NLU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J118 NLU registered?

J118 NLU is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 August 1992.

Is J118 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J118 NLU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J118 NLU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J118 NLU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.