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BUN 151L

1998 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,220 mi
Last recorded76,220 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUN 151L
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 76,220 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 76,220 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 76,066 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 74,678 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 73,899 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 73,051 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 72,504 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 72,466 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 71,954 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 71,371 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 69,435 miles

advise effort on handbrake

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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BUN 151L is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BUN 151L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BUN 151L registered?

BUN 151L is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is BUN 151L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUN 151L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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