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Y698 GDV

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,138 mi
Last recorded72,138 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 GDV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 72,138 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 72,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,486 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 68,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fog light slightly discoloured

handbrake travel high

headlight images poor

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 64,036 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to test brake pipes where routed through plastic tubing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,036 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to test brake pipes where routed through plastic tubing

Pass 21 Jan 2011 56,901 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 56,901 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,067 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2010 56,067 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,183 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,701 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,681 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,826 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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Y698 GDV is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 63,331 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 Y698 GDV, 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 22 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y698 GDV registered?

Y698 GDV is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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