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BLZ 8588

1998 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,550 mi
Last recorded151,550 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 8588
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 151,550 miles

all suspension components corroded

front to rear water pipe leaking under car

oil leak around engine area

Fail 20 Oct 2014 151,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

all suspension components corroded

front to rear water pipe leaking under car

oil leak around engine area

Pass 8 Aug 2013 151,077 miles

All brake discs are pitted.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust blow.

Fail 1 Aug 2013 151,049 miles

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

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

All discs pitted

All shock dust covers deteriorated / split

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 148,755 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion n/s outer sill at rear

corrosion on exhaust system

general corrosion on all suspension components

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 148,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion n/s outer sill at rear

corrosion on exhaust system

general corrosion on all suspension components

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 148,712 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 148,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 148,482 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 148,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 149,124 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 147,821 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 145,784 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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BLZ 8588 is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BLZ 8588, 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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BLZ 8588 is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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