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J455 NLU

1993 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,637 mi
Last recorded93,637 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Toyota MR2109,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ455 NLU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 93,637 miles

slight weap from steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2008 91,310 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 91,308 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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J455 NLU is a 1993 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 109,025 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 J455 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 33 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J455 NLU registered?

J455 NLU is a 1993 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is J455 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J455 NLU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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