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B9 GPW

1999 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,478 mi
Last recorded106,478 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Toyota MR2104,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 GPW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 106,478 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower effort.... (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/18.... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at single centre joint.... (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 106,312 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases single joint area.... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/18....aprox 3mm.... (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 106,308 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective ???? couldnt open flap.... (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding severly binding.... (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases single joint area.... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/18....aprox 3mm.... (5.2.3 (e))

Note; due to binding nearside rear brake Cannot test this wheel bearing....

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2016 63,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear calliper lightly binding on

Fail 19 Dec 2016 63,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear calliper lightly binding on

Pass 24 Aug 2015 105,185 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 105,179 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 104,990 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 104,940 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 104,517 miles

Engine oil leak.

Full under vehicle cover fitted full inspection not carried out.

Rear brake pads worn.

Rear tyres worn.

Rear wheels binding on.

Temporary fog light fitted to O/S Rear of vehicle.

Fail 8 May 2012 104,495 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine oil leak.

Full under vehicle cover fitted full inspection not carried out.

Rear brake pads worn.

Rear tyres worn.

Rear wheels binding on.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 103,941 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 103,096 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 90,955 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 90,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 54,007 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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B9 GPW is a 1999 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 104,990 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 B9 GPW, 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 27 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B9 GPW is a 1999 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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