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G854 XWS

1998 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

23,864 mi
Last recorded23,864 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG854 XWS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 23,864 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 23,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 23,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And worn (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And worn (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 23,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And worn (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And worn (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 22,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 22,239 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated most dust covers and rubber gaiters starting to fail now vehicle is being used/moved (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 22,207 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated most dust covers and rubber gaiters starting to fail now vehicle is being used/moved (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 22,153 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2013 21,798 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,798 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2011 21,456 miles

slight brake bind on nearside rear

Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,379 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 19,816 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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G854 XWS is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G854 XWS, 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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G854 XWS is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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