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J143 MHC

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,060 mi
Last recorded178,060 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ143 MHC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 178,060 miles

Offside front fog lamp missing

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 10 Feb 2015 178,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front fog lamp missing

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 11 Mar 2014 158,873 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 158,861 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 157,272 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 15,646 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 14,790 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,178 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 13,175 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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J143 MHC is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 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 J143 MHC, 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 24 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J143 MHC registered?

J143 MHC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is J143 MHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J143 MHC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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