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G157 TGH

1999 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,421 mi
Last recorded177,421 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Toyota MR2104,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG157 TGH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 177,421 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 177,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 177,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 177,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 177,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear strengthening bar corroded, but is not structurally integral

Fail 3 Aug 2016 177,419 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear strengthening bar corroded, but is not structurally integral

Pass 5 Aug 2015 177,167 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 176,895 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 176,618 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 171,219 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 166,526 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 160,024 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 74,896 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 72,862 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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G157 TGH is a 1999 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G157 TGH, 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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G157 TGH is a 1999 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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