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G538 CPE

1989 Toyota Mr

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,903 mi
Last recorded194,903 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Mr126,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG538 CPE
MakeToyota
ModelMr
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 194,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2009 194,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 178,341 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2008 177,753 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2007 165,356 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 165,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 157,082 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Mr?

Based on 884 MOT tests across 180 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
4,284
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
parking brake recording little or no effort 72
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 55
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G538 CPE is a 1989 Toyota Mr in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Mr models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 126,355 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 Mr fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G538 CPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Mr typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Toyota Mr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G538 CPE registered?

G538 CPE is a 1989 Toyota Mr, first registered on 30 September 1989.

Is G538 CPE safe to buy?

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