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G137 LAX

1999 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,269 mi
Last recorded154,269 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Toyota MR2104,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG137 LAX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 154,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 154,211 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 151,809 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 151,806 miles

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

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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 151,788 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)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 149,941 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 147,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 144,090 miles

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

exhaust blow poss manifold

front & rear coil springs corroded

handbrake travel

slight play o/s/r suspension

Fail 13 Jul 2013 144,090 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust blow poss manifold

front & rear coil springs corroded

handbrake travel

slight play o/s/r suspension

Pass 18 May 2012 142,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Localised corrosion- underbody and some components

Lower effort- nearside park brake

Naerside rear brake calliper handbrake arm does not return to 'stop'

Nearside rear anti roll bar bush perrishing

Nearside rear tyre inner side-wall begining to split, recommend replace

Oil leak behind front end under-body panells

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight binding- nearside front brake. Recommend attention

Some corrosion- front brake discs inner surfaces

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2012 142,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Localised corrosion- underbody and some components

Lower effort- nearside park brake

Naerside rear brake calliper handbrake arm does not return to 'stop'

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside rear anti roll bar bush perrishing

Nearside rear tyre inner side-wall begining to split, recommend replace

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak behind front end under-body panells

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight binding- nearside front brake. Recommend attention

Some corrosion- front brake discs inner surfaces

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 141,405 miles

Hand brake efficiency low

Nearside 'screen washers poor

Nearside rear & offside rear brake pipes corroding at flexi-hose joint area (where not plastic coated)

Offside wiper blade split at end, recommend replace

Slight play in offside rear lower ball joint

Unable to readily view some areas due to e.g. panelling

Underside floor/nearside footwell areas wet. Fluid type & cause not evident. See also battery tray.

W/screen chipped

Pass 1 Apr 2010 140,785 miles

Clutch pedal rubber pad missing

Handbrake travel borders on excessive

Lower effort- offside handbrake

Offside wiper blade split at end, recommend replace

Overall handbrake efficiency at 17%. (16% = minimum 'pass' requirement).

Side-to-side movement in rear anti roll bar

Slight nearside front brake fluctuation

Slight play in offside rear hub bearing

Slight play- offside front ball joint

Unable to inspect some areas, inc underside, due to panelling

Fail 30 Mar 2010 140,785 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Clutch pedal rubber pad missing

Handbrake travel borders on excessive

Lower effort- offside handbrake

Offside wiper blade split at end, recommend replace

Overall handbrake efficiency at 17%. (16% = minimum 'pass' requirement).

Side-to-side movement in rear anti roll bar

Slight nearside front brake fluctuation

Slight play in offside rear hub bearing

Slight play- offside front ball joint

Unable to inspect some areas, inc underside, due to panelling

Pass 17 Mar 2009 133,916 miles

engine oil leak cam cover

fuel pipe rear of engie bay corroded

slight play o/s/r lower ball joint

small blow exhaust manifold

Pass 2 Apr 2008 129,266 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to wear markers

o/s seat belt fraying

Pass 20 Mar 2007 126,764 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 123,132 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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G137 LAX is a 1999 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 G137 LAX, 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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G137 LAX is a 1999 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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