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J119 TNF

1992 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,193 mi
Last recorded152,193 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ119 TNF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 152,193 miles

All four tyres perished and cracked

All tyres worn unevenly

Both outer sills corroded and all suspension and chassis components corroded

Various paint and body damage to vehicle

Fail 27 Apr 2016 152,193 miles

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

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

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

All four tyres perished and cracked

All tyres worn unevenly

Both outer sills corroded and all suspension and chassis components corroded

Various paint and body damage to vehicle

Pass 6 May 2015 151,844 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 151,710 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 150,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bucket seats fitted with full harnes seat belts

damage to front bumper

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear tyres perished

offside front fog light insecure

roll bar fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2013 150,820 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bucket seats fitted with full harnes seat belts

damage to front bumper

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear tyres perished

offside front fog light insecure

roll bar fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2010 150,492 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 150,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 148,175 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 148,175 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 145,369 miles

o/s parking brake low and binding

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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J119 TNF is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 J119 TNF, 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.

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What year was J119 TNF registered?

J119 TNF is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J119 TNF safe to buy?

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