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G868 SVV

1998 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,145 mi
Last recorded167,145 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG868 SVV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2013 167,145 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 167,145 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 153,737 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 153,737 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 153,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise front brake disc's

Pass 26 Jun 2009 153,246 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 153,036 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 153,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 148,702 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 144,017 miles

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

battery insecure

nail in 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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G868 SVV is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G868 SVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G868 SVV registered?

G868 SVV is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is G868 SVV safe to buy?

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