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C12 GTS

1999 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,424 mi
Last recorded184,424 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota MR2104,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 GTS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 184,424 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 184,202 miles

Emissions unable to be completed mass exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2025 182,362 miles

SUS LOWERWED ETC,,

Pass 27 Jul 2023 181,157 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 180,502 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 179,149 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 177,720 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 176,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 176,736 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 176,164 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 175,846 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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C12 GTS is a 1999 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 C12 GTS, 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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What year was C12 GTS registered?

C12 GTS is a 1999 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is C12 GTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 GTS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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