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B20 DVW

1998 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,825 mi
Last recorded102,825 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 DVW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 102,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 102,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 104,770 miles

Front backing plates corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear backing plates corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 101,699 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 101,696 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 101,697 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 96,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 96,270 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 95,657 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Offside rear tyre worn very close to limit! -if not on it -

Fail 21 Sep 2015 95,325 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear chassis strut bars are corroded and seriously weakened

Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,953 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 81,680 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,749 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 67,985 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,058 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,953 miles

FLOOR TRAYS FITTED INSPECTION DONE AS BEST POSSABLE.

Fail 29 Aug 2008 56,953 miles

FLOOR TRAYS FITTED INSPECTION DONE AS BEST POSSABLE.

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,302 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,153 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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B20 DVW is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B20 DVW, 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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B20 DVW is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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