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J429 FVG

1998 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,282 mi
Last recorded130,282 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ429 FVG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 130,282 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 129,604 miles

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge / O/S/F wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2011 129,602 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge / O/S/F wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2008 128,307 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a large crack outside zone A and the swept area ( nearside lower ).

Pass 27 Oct 2007 123,963 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight movement in both rear suspension systems

wind screen chipped

Fail 19 Oct 2007 123,847 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

off side rear brake binding slightly

slight movement in off side rear suspension

wind screen chipped

Pass 18 Oct 2006 117,986 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 117,953 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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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J429 FVG is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J429 FVG, 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 J429 FVG registered?

J429 FVG is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is J429 FVG safe to buy?

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