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J202 NLM

1995 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,180 mi
Last recorded139,180 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ202 NLM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 139,180 miles

front fog lamps inop

moved obstruction from winscreen

n/s/r wheel damaged

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear chassis supports corroded

slight gear oil and engine oil leaks

Fail 6 Apr 2011 138,827 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front fog lamps inop

moved obstruction from winscreen

n/s/f top strut mount bearing tight - advise replacement

n/s/r wheel damaged

o/s/r brake disc corroded

play in n/s/f drop link - advise replacement

rear chassis supports corroded

slight gear oil and engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Apr 2010 131,686 miles

handbrake nearing end of working travel

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f window inop

play in o/s/f drop link

slight play in n/s/r ball joint

Fail 30 Mar 2010 131,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear brakes binding(slow to release)

handbrake nearing end of working travel

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f window inop

play in o/s/f drop link

slight play in n/s/r ball joint

Pass 1 Apr 2009 126,786 miles

slight exhaust leak at front pipe

Fail 31 Mar 2009 126,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight exhaust leak at front pipe

Pass 19 Mar 2008 121,276 miles

front brake pads look low

o/s/r brakes binding slightly

play in o/s/f top strut mount

radiator badly corroded

slight scratch on windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2007 119,232 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 116,638 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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J202 NLM is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 101,794 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 J202 NLM, 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 31 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J202 NLM registered?

J202 NLM is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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