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G258 YPD

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,022 mi
Last recorded65,022 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG258 YPD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 65,022 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit of 1.6mm

Pass 13 Sep 2006 58,424 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 58,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 YPD is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G258 YPD, 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 G258 YPD registered?

G258 YPD is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is G258 YPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G258 YPD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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