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J391 NLR

2000 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,056 mi
Last recorded120,056 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ391 NLR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 120,056 miles

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 119,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 119,109 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 118,594 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 118,237 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 116,064 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 116,057 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 115,015 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 115,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 114,582 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2013 114,582 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 113,580 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2012 113,580 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 104,008 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 102,503 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 102,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres down to 3mm.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 90,104 miles

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

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

Off side dip beam low

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

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

Stone chip in screen area (b)

oil leak

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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J391 NLR is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,159 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 J391 NLR, 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 26 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J391 NLR registered?

J391 NLR is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 November 2000.

Is J391 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J391 NLR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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