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J249 NLJ

1992 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

229,334 mi
Last recorded229,334 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 NLJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 229,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 227,699 miles

Exhaust emission on limits

Fail 16 May 2016 227,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.67 % (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened chassis support arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened chassis support arm (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 227,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2014 227,012 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low

slight damage to front no plate

Fail 24 Jun 2014 227,004 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 10 Jun 2013 224,279 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

small chips on windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2012 222,414 miles

small chips on windscreen

Fail 4 Jul 2012 222,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

small chips on windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2011 220,909 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 220,909 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 21,576 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 212,454 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 212,452 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 209,768 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 203,927 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 203,927 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 182,343 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 182,342 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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J249 NLJ is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 J249 NLJ, 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.

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J249 NLJ is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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