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G268 UAL

1998 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,660 mi
Last recorded148,660 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG268 UAL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 148,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 141,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 141,677 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 134,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 134,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 126,016 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 118,951 miles

both rear outer sills been repaired unable to test

Fail 14 May 2009 112,736 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 112,736 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 108,479 miles

Oil leak

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

brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2007 104,490 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 104,490 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to nearside front wing

Pass 27 Apr 2006 99,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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G268 UAL is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G268 UAL, 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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G268 UAL is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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