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E21 MBS

1998 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,862 mi
Last recorded121,862 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 MBS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 121,862 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 11 Jul 2025 121,861 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Aug 2024 120,715 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 118,805 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 118,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to sills

Pass 19 Mar 2020 112,064 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 19 Mar 2020 112,064 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 2 Apr 2019 109,959 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 109,958 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 107,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 107,203 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 103,518 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

underbody,sills and suspension corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2016 103,518 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

underbody,sills and suspension corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 102,869 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

underbody & suspension corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 102,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system deteriorated

underbody & suspension corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2013 98,637 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 90,131 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 87,894 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2010 81,626 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 81,586 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 78,984 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 72,818 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 65,977 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 65,977 miles

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

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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E21 MBS is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 E21 MBS, 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 E21 MBS registered?

E21 MBS is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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