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J169 NLR

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,537 mi
Last recorded63,537 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2007
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ169 NLR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2007 63,537 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 63,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 27 Jan 2006 63,026 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 62,943 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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J169 NLR is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,159 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 J169 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 26 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J169 NLR registered?

J169 NLR is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is J169 NLR safe to buy?

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