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GR55 UPH

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,432 mi
Last recorded177,432 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 177,432 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 25 Nov 2014 177,037 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 10 Dec 2013 156,768 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 30 Oct 2012 135,221 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 115,994 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 100,334 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 82,426 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 82,426 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 58,151 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 UPH is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR55 UPH registered?

GR55 UPH is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is GR55 UPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 UPH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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