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H564 BGJ

1998 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,351 mi
Last recorded64,351 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH564 BGJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 64,351 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) AND OFFSIDE ()

Fail 6 Jun 2023 64,349 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) AND OFFSIDE ()

Pass 5 May 2021 64,344 miles

both front tyres cracks on sidewall

Fail 27 Apr 2021 64,340 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracks on sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,331 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 64,268 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,219 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 61,005 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,342 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,737 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,195 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 43,020 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 May 2010 43,017 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 May 2007 30,667 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 23,226 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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H564 BGJ is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H564 BGJ, 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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H564 BGJ is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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