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G951 XWS

1998 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,413 mi
Last recorded158,413 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG951 XWS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 158,413 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 156,658 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 156,655 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

advise front and rear road springs loose in suspension legs

advise vehicle has been lowerd back/front

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 155,547 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 154,638 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 153,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dim dip not working on offside

Fail 15 Jun 2006 153,329 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dim dip not working on offside

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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G951 XWS is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G951 XWS, 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 G951 XWS registered?

G951 XWS is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is G951 XWS safe to buy?

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