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B22 JLD

1998 Toyota MR2

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,239 mi
Last recorded109,239 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 JLD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 109,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 108,867 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 108,859 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 108,679 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 107,717 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 107,717 miles

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

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wings both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 105,796 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 100,626 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 94,204 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 94,204 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,207 miles

Front 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 27 Jun 2014 72,774 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,978 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 46,036 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 46,035 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,260 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,052 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,292 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 34,873 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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B22 JLD is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Purple 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 B22 JLD, 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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B22 JLD is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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