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G285 BJO

1999 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,564 mi
Last recorded132,564 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Toyota MR2104,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG285 BJO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 132,564 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 128,731 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear bulkhead support bars excesivly corroded and factured

Fail 17 Dec 2010 128,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear bulkhead support bars excesivly corroded and factured

Pass 24 Sep 2009 127,497 miles

Oil leak

offside rear strut brace corroded

plastic undertray insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2009 127,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

offside rear strut brace corroded

plastic undertray insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2008 120,088 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 111,582 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 105,373 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 103,042 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 103,034 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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G285 BJO is a 1999 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 G285 BJO, 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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What year was G285 BJO registered?

G285 BJO is a 1999 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is G285 BJO safe to buy?

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