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G258 CLF

1998 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,072 mi
Last recorded164,072 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG258 CLF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2011 164,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 163,707 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 150,791 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 141,437 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 127,124 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 126,827 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2005 122,041 miles

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

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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G258 CLF is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 G258 CLF, 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 G258 CLF registered?

G258 CLF is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 July 1998.

Is G258 CLF safe to buy?

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