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F13 RJM

1998 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,639 mi
Last recorded101,639 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 RJM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 May 2018 101,639 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2017 101,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 May 2016 101,070 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 101,023 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters both front and rear (6.3.4h)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 99,942 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 99,930 miles

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)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 99,310 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 98,327 miles

slight wear in front outer a/r/b links ,rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 97,743 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 97,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 96,728 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 96,718 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 94,518 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK--SLIGHT IMBALANCE FRT BRAKES--O/S/F INNER PAD LOW

Fail 10 May 2010 94,503 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK--SLIGHT IMBALANCE FRT BRAKES--O/S/F INNER PAD LOW

Pass 22 May 2009 91,384 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 87,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 85,174 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 76,775 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 76,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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F13 RJM is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F13 RJM, 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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F13 RJM is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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