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G389 WGU

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,767 mi
Last recorded31,767 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG389 WGU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2006 31,767 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2006 31,482 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre is remould and slightly deterated

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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G389 WGU is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G389 WGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G389 WGU registered?

G389 WGU is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is G389 WGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G389 WGU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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