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G224 YAE

1998 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

170,390 mi
Last recorded170,390 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG224 YAE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 170,390 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 164,477 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 164,477 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 157,970 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f outer tyre wall has small cuts on tread

n/s/f shock absorber weak

n/s/r shock absorber weak

o/s/f outer tyre wall has small cuts on tread

o/s/r shock absorber weak

Fail 16 Aug 2013 157,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f outer tyre wall has small cuts on tread

n/s/f shock absorber weak

n/s/r shock absorber weak

o/s/f outer tyre wall has small cuts on tread

o/s/r shock absorber weak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 151,271 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 146,056 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 142,787 miles

rear body brace bars,corroded.

battery light on.

chip in screen/

n/s/rear inner tail light n/w.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 141,051 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 141,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both rear body braces weakened by corroison

chip in windscreen outside of the A zone

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 15 Jul 2008 136,890 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 136,890 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 133,018 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 133,016 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 127,605 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 126,005 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2005 119,983 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 119,983 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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G224 YAE is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 G224 YAE, 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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What year was G224 YAE registered?

G224 YAE is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is G224 YAE safe to buy?

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