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G20 CSE

1997 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

106,055 mi
Last recorded106,055 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 CSE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 106,055 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 105,120 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 105,083 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

front and rear tyres cracked

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 105,013 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear tyres cracked

vehicle excessively corroded on underside

Fail 19 Jul 2018 105,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working all offside lights staying on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear tyres cracked

vehicle excessively corroded on underside

Pass 10 Jul 2017 104,960 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 104,960 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 104,789 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear suspension rusty

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Fail 1 Jul 2016 104,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear suspension rusty

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Pass 10 Jul 2015 104,669 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 104,543 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 104,542 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2x bolts missing from alternator mounting bracket

Amber oil light illuminated

Auxillary drive belt missing

Battery charge warning light illuminated

Brake warning light illuminated

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 104,466 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 104,466 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 103,979 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 103,787 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 103,172 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 103,172 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 101,131 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 101,131 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 98,659 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 98,657 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 95,679 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 95,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 94,801 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 89,785 miles

coolant leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2005 82,600 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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G20 CSE is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1997 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 95,711 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 G20 CSE, 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 29 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G20 CSE registered?

G20 CSE is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is G20 CSE safe to buy?

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