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A8 BNF

1998 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,591 mi
Last recorded78,591 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 78,591 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 78,326 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 78,227 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 77,841 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 77,061 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 77,061 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 76,752 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 76,394 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,979 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill holed but not to structural prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undercarriage and components deteriorated/surface corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 75,604 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 75,603 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,001 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,502 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,965 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 73,958 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,410 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 73,402 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,456 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 70,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,857 miles

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)

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 BNF is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 BNF, 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 BNF registered?

A8 BNF is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A8 BNF safe to buy?

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