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L879 NNK

2004 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

178,194 mi
Last recorded178,194 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL879 NNK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 178,194 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 176,053 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 175,163 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 174,574 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 174,046 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 170,938 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 166,207 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 158,485 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 150,342 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 150,342 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 142,470 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 123,974 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 107,282 miles

ALL FOUR BACK PLATES CORREDED AWAY!!

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 107,282 miles

ALL FOUR BACK PLATES CORREDED AWAY!!

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,087 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 90,072 miles

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

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

Pass 9 Oct 2010 82,911 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 77,581 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 70,124 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 64,549 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 61,655 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 58,763 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 58,716 miles

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

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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L879 NNK is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 63,331 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 L879 NNK, 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 22 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L879 NNK registered?

L879 NNK is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 November 2004.

Is L879 NNK safe to buy?

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