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H704 EAE

1998 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,527 mi
Last recorded117,527 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH704 EAE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 117,527 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 117,048 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 115,560 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 114,574 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 112,851 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 111,205 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 109,548 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 108,304 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 106,917 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 104,824 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 103,243 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 103,243 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure x 2 (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 103,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 98,015 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 97,347 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 97,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise. both front tyres showing wear on inside edges.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 92,042 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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H704 EAE is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Red 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 H704 EAE, 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 H704 EAE?

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What year was H704 EAE registered?

H704 EAE is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is H704 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H704 EAE 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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