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G260 WGW

1999 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,427 mi
Last recorded127,427 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Toyota MR2104,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG260 WGW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 127,427 miles

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

Nearside Front trye perished but not exposing plies wanted soon

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill in front of wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wanted soon (3.5.1i)

Nearside direction tell tale not working

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

Offside Front tyre perished but not exposing plies wanted soon

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wanted soon (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air con condenser fins are missing

under trays obscuring the view of components

Pass 22 Aug 2015 127,353 miles

Centre under trays obscuring view underneath

Front both front tires are perished but don't show cords

Nearside filler cap is broken but seals fuel tank

Offside Rear no plate lamp is dull but working

Rear boot is very damp

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 127,353 miles

Centre under trays obscuring view underneath

Front both front tires are perished but don't show cords

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside filler cap is broken but seals fuel tank

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear no plate lamp is dull but working

Rear boot is very damp

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 127,285 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r brake calliper weak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 27,285 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,274 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Underside corrosion. front discs corroded.

n/s/f lower fog lamp in-op

Fail 12 Jul 2013 27,270 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear discs corroded.Underside corrosion. n/s/r brake binding slightly.

n/s/f lower fog lamp in-op

Pass 18 Jul 2012 127,258 miles

Rear discs corroded. o/s/r brake calliper slightly weak. underside corroded.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 127,256 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

ENGINE MIS-FIRE.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 126,825 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 126,825 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all flexy ferrols corroded,underside corosion,radiator poor,all discs corroded,front tyre edges worn,n/s/r light lence cracked.

Pass 10 Sep 2005 125,496 miles

n/s/r handbrake effiency low

Fail 11 Aug 2005 125,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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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G260 WGW is a 1999 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 104,990 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 G260 WGW, 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 27 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G260 WGW is a 1999 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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