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G284 YBA

1998 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,613 mi
Last recorded150,613 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG284 YBA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 150,613 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 150,596 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 144,603 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 144,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/R tyre worn DOWN TO LIMIT

Slight play O/S/R track control arm outer bush

Pass 26 Aug 2005 135,525 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 135,493 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake pads getting low.

N/S/R Parking brake slightly low effort.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak

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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G284 YBA is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G284 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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What year was G284 YBA registered?

G284 YBA is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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