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G936 MEP

1998 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

209,703 mi
Last recorded209,703 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG936 MEP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 209,703 miles

All coil springs corroded

Coolant leak Top radiator hose leaking ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Water pump noisy

o/s/f wiper blade splitting

Pass 13 Apr 2016 208,470 miles

All coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

n/s/f and n/s/r brakes slightly binding

n/s/f seat belt retracting mechanism weak

n/s/r tyre inner side wall splitting

Pass 25 Jun 2012 207,893 miles

All coil springs corroded

G/box slightly leaking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack arms

Pass 6 Jul 2011 206,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack arms

Fail 29 Jun 2011 206,142 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack arms

Pass 16 Jul 2010 205,174 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 205,174 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 202,063 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 197,769 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 197,769 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear hub has slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2007 196,624 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 193,504 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 193,504 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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G936 MEP is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G936 MEP, 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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G936 MEP is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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