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G229 LNY

2003 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,749 mi
Last recorded179,749 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG229 LNY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 179,749 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 179,749 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 174,021 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 161,463 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 153,837 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 153,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 144,271 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 137,471 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 4 May 2007 131,068 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 131,066 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 123,052 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 123,052 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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G229 LNY is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 66,548 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 G229 LNY, 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 23 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G229 LNY registered?

G229 LNY is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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