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BSG 15S

1998 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,104 mi
Last recorded166,104 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSG 15S
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 166,104 miles

all discs corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2010 166,104 miles

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

all discs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2008 166,376 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tgre side wall is perrished

Fail 6 Jun 2008 166,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/f tgre side wall is perrished

Pass 16 Aug 2007 166,253 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 161,420 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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BSG 15S is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BSG 15S, 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 BSG 15S registered?

BSG 15S is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is BSG 15S safe to buy?

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