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J488 NJR

1971 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,626 mi
Last recorded137,626 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2006
Typical for 1971 Toyota MR2121,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ488 NJR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2006 137,626 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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J488 NJR is a 1971 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 121,602 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 J488 NJR, 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 55 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J488 NJR?

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What year was J488 NJR registered?

J488 NJR is a 1971 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is J488 NJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J488 NJR shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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