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J141 NLR

1992 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,811 mi
Last recorded178,811 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ141 NLR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 178,811 miles

n/s/r wheel slightly buckled

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge - wall starting to split slightly

oil leak

slight damage n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 8 Jun 2007 169,765 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2007 169,675 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 154,942 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 154,942 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

slight leak of gases from catalyst

slight play nearside steering rack

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

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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J141 NLR is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J141 NLR, 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 J141 NLR registered?

J141 NLR is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J141 NLR safe to buy?

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