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GEO 1S

1998 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,849 mi
Last recorded123,849 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEO 1S
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 123,849 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 123,847 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 123,841 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 123,598 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 123,420 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 121,727 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 136,247 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 133,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 133,914 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 130,935 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 128,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 12,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 115,548 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 107,098 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 107,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 106,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 101,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GEO 1S is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GEO 1S, 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 GEO 1S registered?

GEO 1S is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is GEO 1S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEO 1S shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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