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J385 GGP

1998 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

150,249 mi
Last recorded150,249 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ385 GGP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 150,249 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 142,581 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 138,885 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 130,020 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 117,740 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 109,566 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 101,222 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 99,859 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 98,962 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 98,063 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 95,824 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 95,824 miles

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

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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J385 GGP is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J385 GGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J385 GGP registered?

J385 GGP is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is J385 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J385 GGP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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