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G452 MEP

1997 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

194,974 mi
Last recorded194,974 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG452 MEP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 194,974 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 194,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 183,478 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 183,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 158,331 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 158,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 148,700 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 39,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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G452 MEP is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G452 MEP, 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 G452 MEP registered?

G452 MEP is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is G452 MEP safe to buy?

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