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J283 NLU

2006 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,333 mi
Last recorded70,333 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ283 NLU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 70,333 miles

All Brake Discs Rusty.

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outter sills corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outter sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2022 70,289 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 69,633 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 69,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 67,458 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 65,108 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,800 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 63,741 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 62,940 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 61,909 miles

Slight bind N/S/F wheel

Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,083 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2011 59,226 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,354 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,883 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,394 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 55,394 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 53,707 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 51,564 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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J283 NLU is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 51,361 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 J283 NLU, 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 20 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J283 NLU is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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