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G273 WGW

1999 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,586 mi
Last recorded164,586 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Toyota MR2104,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG273 WGW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 164,586 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 160,825 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

fuel cap broken / outer unit ratchet part missing but looks seal fuel filler neck ok

Fail 12 Nov 2012 160,820 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

fuel cap broken / outer unit ratchet part missing but looks seal fuel filler neck ok

Pass 30 Aug 2011 149,244 miles

Handbrake travel high.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside front Antiroll bar links dust covers are split.

Offside front wing has accident damage.

Offside rear 1 of 2 inner side light not working.

Oil leak

Rear pads are getting low.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 138,203 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox leak

Fail 8 Sep 2010 138,207 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 132,025 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 132,026 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front fog not working

Pass 20 Oct 2006 128,334 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 128,309 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

handbrake travel - ON LIMITS

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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G273 WGW is a 1999 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G273 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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G273 WGW is a 1999 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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