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G352 XWS

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,291 mi
Last recorded73,291 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG352 XWS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 73,291 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 56,821 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 47,109 miles

Slight judder and out of balance front brakes

Pass 22 Dec 2005 39,992 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 39,921 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

slight buckle in roadwheels

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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G352 XWS is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 95,711 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 G352 XWS, 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 29 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G352 XWS registered?

G352 XWS is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is G352 XWS safe to buy?

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