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G800 YNF

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

159,374 mi
Last recorded159,374 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG800 YNF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 159,374 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 158,987 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 142,810 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 142,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake discs starting to wear thin

nearside front tyre worn right to the legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

play in nearside steering rack arm

rear bracing struts corroded

severe engine oil leak

wing mirrors loose

Pass 21 Feb 2006 134,437 miles

as per previous advisories

Fail 10 Feb 2006 134,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

2 steering wheel bolts missing

oil leak

steering wheel in poor condition

wing mirrors loose

Fail 2 Feb 2006 134,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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G800 YNF is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G800 YNF, 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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G800 YNF is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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