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J169 TNF

1992 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,633 mi
Last recorded107,633 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ169 TNF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 107,633 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 100,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished no visible cords on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished no visible cords but on limit (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only just reaching requirements

Fail 29 Jul 2024 100,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 91,393 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 90,667 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 89,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 87,453 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 87,022 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 86,423 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 84,570 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 82,299 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
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J169 TNF is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J169 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J169 TNF registered?

J169 TNF is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J169 TNF safe to buy?

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