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J431 NLT

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,574 mi
Last recorded134,574 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ431 NLT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 134,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2013 134,564 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 132,787 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 127,374 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 123,378 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 117,617 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 109,754 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 94,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 94,916 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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J431 NLT is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 66,548 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 J431 NLT, 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 23 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J431 NLT registered?

J431 NLT is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is J431 NLT safe to buy?

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