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NJ52 JCV

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,873 mi
Last recorded106,873 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 JCV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 106,873 miles

Body has slight corrosion all body (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 106,873 miles

Body has slight corrosion all body (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,348 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2014 83,676 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front nearside brake back plate loose

Pass 16 Jan 2013 77,499 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 77,342 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,525 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,543 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 62,355 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 57,462 miles

front brakes imbalanced by 39%

Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,646 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 43,848 miles

both front tyres worn to limit on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2005 37,232 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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NJ52 JCV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 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 NJ52 JCV, 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 24 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 NJ52 JCV registered?

NJ52 JCV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is NJ52 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ52 JCV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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