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G798 XTN

2002 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,744 mi
Last recorded135,744 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG798 XTN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 135,744 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 135,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 133,494 miles

Clutch Slave Flexi hose Excessively Deteriated (Cords Exposed)

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

Oil Leak

Play In Steering Rack-Nearside/Offside

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 1 Apr 2016 133,487 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Both (3.6.B.4a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Both Hose Attachments (3.6.B.1)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported Both ABS Wiring (1.9.2a)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS Sensor Wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing Both Securing Pins Missing From Handbrake To Caliper (3.1.4b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both Front Brake Flexi's Insecure

Clutch Slave Flexi hose Excessively Deteriated (Cords Exposed)

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

Oil Leak

Play In Steering Rack-Nearside/Offside

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 129,619 miles

Coolant leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 129,615 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2013 129,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 129,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 115,376 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 114,211 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2007 114,142 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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G798 XTN is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 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 G798 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 24 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G798 XTN registered?

G798 XTN is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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