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A8 BHO

1998 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,046 mi
Last recorded100,046 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BHO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2006 100,046 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 101,146 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A8 BHO is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A8 BHO, 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.

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What year was A8 BHO registered?

A8 BHO is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is A8 BHO safe to buy?

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