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G12 DLO

1999 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,865 mi
Last recorded114,865 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota MR2104,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 DLO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 114,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 114,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 114,864 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 114,864 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear support brake underside corroded

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knock in system (2.3 (a) (i))

heavily modified/ custom build vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2021 114,661 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 114,660 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 114,160 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 112,405 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 112,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 111,396 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 110,029 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 109,098 miles

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 2 Feb 2011 109,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

body extensively modified.

hub extentions fitted.

nearside front brake binding.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 114,822 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 114,732 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 114,609 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 114,308 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 107,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 104,304 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 104,304 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 104,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 101,266 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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G12 DLO is a 1999 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G12 DLO, 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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G12 DLO is a 1999 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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