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J302 NRU

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,310 mi
Last recorded146,310 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ302 NRU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 146,310 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 146,310 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 146,310 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 146,310 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 146,310 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 146,015 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 143,305 miles

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

near side front brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Jun 2013 143,052 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 142,631 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 142,630 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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J302 NRU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 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 J302 NRU, 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 24 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J302 NRU?

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What year was J302 NRU registered?

J302 NRU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is J302 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J302 NRU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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