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B10 SCW

1998 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,317 mi
Last recorded84,317 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 SCW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 84,317 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 84,242 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 84,158 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 81,944 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2018 81,897 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 81,895 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jun 2018 81,880 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel. Nearside caliper not adjusting up. (Auto-adjust) (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively When rotated by hand. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2018 81,873 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light flashing

Pass 10 May 2016 80,081 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 80,081 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,014 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 69,849 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 69,682 miles

rear brakes slight bind

Fail 27 Apr 2013 69,682 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 3 May 2012 69,500 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 69,494 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 68,895 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 68,289 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,874 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 67,873 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 67,439 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 67,439 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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B10 SCW is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B10 SCW, 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 B10 SCW registered?

B10 SCW is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is B10 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 SCW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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