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G389 YBU

2000 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,305 mi
Last recorded81,305 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG389 YBU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 81,305 miles

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks

Fail 20 Apr 2018 81,298 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre rubbing on anti-roll bar on full lock to n/s (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired brake pipe ferrule onto shock absorber not supported (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired brake pipe ferrule onto shock absorber not supported (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak top radiator hose ()

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 8 Apr 2015 80,971 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 76,838 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 76,833 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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 YBU is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,159 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 YBU, 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 26 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G389 YBU registered?

G389 YBU is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is G389 YBU safe to buy?

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