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BNZ 9424

1998 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

172,331 mi
Last recorded172,331 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 9424
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2007 172,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front floor pan damaged

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 22 Oct 2007 172,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front floor pan damaged

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 22 Sep 2006 161,265 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 161,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 60,069 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BNZ 9424 is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 BNZ 9424, 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 BNZ 9424 registered?

BNZ 9424 is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is BNZ 9424 safe to buy?

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