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GV55 LJJ

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,113 mi
Last recorded83,113 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 LJJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 83,113 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 83,112 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 81,730 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 81,435 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 80,477 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 79,226 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 79,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 76,800 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 73,099 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 66,396 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 66,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 63,294 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,275 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 50,802 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 47,279 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,787 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

offside rear brake caliper lever not returning to stop

Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,226 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,880 miles

advise front tyres wearing on the inner edge and getting close to limit

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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GV55 LJJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV55 LJJ, 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 GV55 LJJ registered?

GV55 LJJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is GV55 LJJ safe to buy?

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