Y512 GAE SMT

[Double Zero]

Hi all,

I'm still on my Search to find a SMT I have seen a car Reg Y512GAE in silver.

It has a forum sticker in the rear windscreen I was wondering if anybody could tell me the history on it to see whether it was worth having a look.

Having met a forum member yesterday who took me out for a spin in his MR2, I am kicking myself that I didn't look into these fantastic cars 20 years ago.

Thanks

[Joesson]

@Double Zero

Have you had a look at the past MOT results?

https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/results?registration=Y512GAE&checkRecalls=true

Just click on MOT history, you will see it has been little used.

[Double Zero]

Thanks Joesson

Yes first thing I checked

Looks like a well looked after car, was more interested to hear if SMT fluid had been changed regularly

And as it had a forum sticker if the previous owner was still on here

[Joesson]

@fawtytoo  in the UK , @Petrus in Spain and iirc @Beachbum957 in the USA are the only SMT owners that I'm aware of.
Some fluids are "Long Life" and your prospective car has not done the miles typically befitting it's age.
Maybe one of the above can share their experience on that topic.

[Ardent]

A post from @fawtytoo from a couple of years ago.

https://www.mr2roc.org/index.php?topic=72945.0

[fawtytoo]

more interested to hear if SMT fluid had been changed regularly

I doubt it's been changed at all as its not a service item and most mechanics shy away from semi-autos even at Mr T. From my own understanding there is nothing inside to corrode. With that low mileage I shouldn't worry but it's always worth replacing the fluid anyhow. The fluid costs about £100 for a 1l tin from Mr T which should give you approx 3 changes.

[Petrus]

I doubt it's been changed at all as its not a service item and most mechanics shy away from semi-autos even at Mr T. From my own understanding there is nothing inside to corrode. With that low mileage I shouldn't worry but it's always worth replacing the fluid anyhow. The fluid costs about £100 for a 1l tin from Mr T which should give you approx 3 changes.

As the stuff is hygroscopic would not trust refreshing from an opened tin.

Changed the fluid in mine with @Beachbum957  suggestion when I got her. Was cristal clear. Still flushed the system. Last year flushed/refreshed again.