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J76 NLU

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,732 mi
Last recorded68,732 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ76 NLU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 68,732 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 68,257 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 68,257 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 66,536 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,658 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 65,658 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2009 65,460 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 65,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 65,455 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 63,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 60,235 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leaking

hazard switch in poor condition

Fail 2 Jun 2006 60,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2005 55,345 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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J76 NLU is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,856 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J76 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 21 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J76 NLU registered?

J76 NLU is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is J76 NLU safe to buy?

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