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H5 SRJ

1998 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,071 mi
Last recorded95,071 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 SRJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 95,071 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 94,571 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 93,787 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 93,132 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 92,560 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,406 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 90,872 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 90,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 86,251 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 80,498 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 75,534 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 69,276 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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H5 SRJ is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 H5 SRJ, 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

How do I check the history of H5 SRJ?

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What year was H5 SRJ registered?

H5 SRJ is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is H5 SRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 SRJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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