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D31 JHY

1998 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,360 mi
Last recorded116,360 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD31 JHY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 116,360 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 115,863 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 115,072 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 114,796 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 114,519 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 113,895 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 113,709 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 113,492 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 113,338 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 113,129 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 111,895 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 110,848 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 109,895 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 108,458 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 106,699 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 105,218 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 102,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 102,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 96,188 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion in offside door pillar

long travel on handbrake

Fail 10 Dec 2007 96,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion in offside door pillar

long travel 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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D31 JHY is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D31 JHY, 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 D31 JHY registered?

D31 JHY is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is D31 JHY safe to buy?

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