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G96 XTY

1998 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

16,860 mi
Last recorded16,860 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG96 XTY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 16,860 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 11,804 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 11,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 7,785 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 5,532 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 129,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2017 129,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2014 129,274 miles

n/s/f rackend has slight play

o/s n/s sill corrosion

o/s/f shocker misting

oil leak

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Nov 2014 129,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f rackend has slight play

o/s n/s sill corrosion

o/s/f shocker misting

oil leak

poor repair to n/s sill

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Nov 2009 129,274 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 127,249 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 122,216 miles

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

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

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

surface corroion on vehiche undreside, front brake bake plates corroded, altnator belt frayed

Fail 3 Oct 2007 121,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

alternator belt frayed

front brake backplates corroded

long handbrake travel

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2007 118,789 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 118,771 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

lift in rear ball joints

nearside front tyre low on tread

nearside sill corrodded at front

no locking device fitted to rear ball joint nuts

poor condition of offside rear tyre and low on tread

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2006 115,186 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 115,186 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

n/s/f shocker starting to leak

rear discs very poor †

tryes have silicon sealant rubbed into sidewalls to hide damage - cant ascess properly although tread all above limits

Fail 28 Feb 2006 115,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 115,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G96 XTY is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 G96 XTY, 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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G96 XTY is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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