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G283 YBA

1998 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,898 mi
Last recorded132,898 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG283 YBA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 132,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar - pin/bush at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ON LIMIT NOW (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers have play in-between insert & casing

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's - sill covers fitted

nearside wiper blade is deteriorating

oil leak engine/transmission area's

parking brake lever has travel

steering/suspension knock

Pass 26 Nov 2021 132,872 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar - pin/bush at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear - on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion sill area's - sill covers fitted

nearside front shock absorber has slight movement at insert

noise & movement at steering rack

oil residue engine/gearbox area's

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 19 Dec 2020 132,174 miles

Front Wipers Deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension Leg Has Movement Between Casing and Insert

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil Residue Engine Area

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside - On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 132,104 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED Bulb Fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch/Sill Area - Marked with Chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED Bulb Fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch/Sill Area - Marked with Chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wipers Deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension Leg Has Movement Between Casing and Insert

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil Residue Engine Area

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside - On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 120,586 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 127,828 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 126,880 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside & offside front steering rack gaiters deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2015 124,000 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 121,386 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside front tyres are cracking / perishing on the inner & outer sidewalls

offside inner steering arm ball joint has play

Fail 2 Aug 2014 121,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside front tyres are cracking / perishing on the inner & outer sidewalls

offside inner steering arm ball joint has play

Fail 13 Aug 2013 120,278 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 120,278 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 113,837 miles

both rear tyres on the legal limit

Pass 2 Apr 2009 107,084 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

less coils on o/s/f coil spring than n/s/f

n/s & o/s rear lower ball joints slight play

n/s/f tyre small cut in side wall

n/s/r tyre side wall split

steering rack rough

Fail 26 Mar 2009 107,078 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

less coils on o/s/f coil spring than n/s/f

n/s & o/s rear lower ball joints slight play

n/s/f tyre small cut in side wall

n/s/r tyre side wall split

steering rack rough

Fail 20 Feb 2009 107,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

less coils on o/s/f coil spring than n/s/f

n/s/r tyre side wall split

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

steering rack feels rough

Pass 2 Jul 2007 88,019 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 88,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 70,032 miles

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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G283 YBA is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 G283 YBA, 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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G283 YBA is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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