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G120 DDE

1998 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,364 mi
Last recorded192,364 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG120 DDE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 192,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 192,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 189,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 189,954 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 May 2022 189,884 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached subframe bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear support bar broken off

Pass 27 Feb 2021 187,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 185,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 185,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 180,242 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 177,140 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 175,576 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 175,387 miles

both front shocks have mist of oil

Fail 12 Sep 2014 175,305 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

near side rear brake has slight bind

Pass 12 Sep 2014 175,305 miles

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

near side rear brake has slight bind

Pass 3 Nov 2006 167,730 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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G120 DDE is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 102,678 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 G120 DDE, 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 28 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G120 DDE is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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