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G458 XTN

1997 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,202 mi
Last recorded153,202 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG458 XTN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 153,202 miles

engine and gearbox oily

front anti rollbar lower balljoint gaitors perished

offside front tyre wearing at inner edge

wear at nearside rear lower balljoint

Pass 21 Apr 2011 147,620 miles

front tyres wearing at inner edges

minor brake bind at nearside rear

rear floor to chassis bars corroded

wear at offside front shock absorber top mount

Pass 17 May 2010 141,449 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

radiator in poor cond

under body supports corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2010 141,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside and offside rear chassis support bars corroded

radiator in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2008 140,492 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 129,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear no plate damaged.

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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G458 XTN is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G458 XTN, 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 G458 XTN registered?

G458 XTN is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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