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G72 ULG

1998 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,734 mi
Last recorded76,734 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG72 ULG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 76,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 76,733 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 72,249 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 72,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,918 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,728 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 58,100 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 51,977 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 46,340 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 41,196 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 34,898 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,427 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,280 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2008 34,280 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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G72 ULG is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 102,678 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 G72 ULG, 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 28 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G72 ULG registered?

G72 ULG is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is G72 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G72 ULG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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