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J203 NLN

1992 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,919 mi
Last recorded164,919 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ203 NLN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 164,919 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 161,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 155,108 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 147,391 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 147,919 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside rear stabaliser bar corroded

offside rear stabaliser bar has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2007 143,173 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 20 Dec 2007 143,173 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 29 Apr 2006 117,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 117,806 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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J203 NLN is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J203 NLN, 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 J203 NLN registered?

J203 NLN is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J203 NLN safe to buy?

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