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G237 FVW

1998 Toyota MR2

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,504 mi
Last recorded150,504 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG237 FVW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 150,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake hoses poorly attatched to shock body

coolant leak

front and rear axles have different profile tyres fitted

nearside & offside rear body support/brace bars heavily corroded/broken

nearside rear tyre sidewall heavily damaged

offside rear brake disc shows signs of excessive heat

Fail 7 Nov 2012 150,485 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front brake hoses poorly attached to shock body

coolant leak

front and rear axles have different profile tyres fitted

nearside & offside rear body support/brace bars heavily corroded/broken

nearside rear tyre sidewall heavily damaged

offside rear brake disc shows signs of excessive heat

Pass 24 Sep 2011 149,870 miles

O/S/R INNER SILL CORRODED

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2010 147,384 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 144,949 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 142,504 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 142,500 miles

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

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

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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G237 FVW is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 G237 FVW, 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 G237 FVW registered?

G237 FVW is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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