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GR55 TWY

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,217 mi
Last recorded101,217 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 TWY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 101,217 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 98,321 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 90,378 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear brake hose/calliper is damp!

Pass 29 Oct 2013 80,389 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 80,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,402 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,753 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 55,567 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

engine management light on

n/s/f disc scored

Pass 2 Oct 2010 42,438 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,660 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,266 miles

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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GR55 TWY is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,856 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 GR55 TWY, 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 21 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GR55 TWY registered?

GR55 TWY is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is GR55 TWY safe to buy?

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