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J357 NLO

1998 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

199,581 mi
Last recorded199,581 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ357 NLO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 199,581 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 197,747 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 197,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 197,734 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight distotion and corrosion to bottom of offside and nearside sills.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 197,635 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 197,095 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 197,095 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2018 196,520 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2018 196,520 miles

Central Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 194,016 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 191,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 191,062 miles

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)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 189,351 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear both side (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (3.7.B.6b)

under-tray insecure

Fail 19 Oct 2015 189,344 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted n/s (1.1.C.1b)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear both side (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (3.7.B.6b)

under-tray insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2014 187,122 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 187,117 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 173,606 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 173,606 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 168,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 162,389 miles

engine leaking oil.

exhaust front pipe bolt missing.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 158,543 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

engine leaking oil.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 155,491 miles

all four tyres close to limit of 1.6mm tread/bold to edge.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 152,272 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 152,272 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 148,832 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 148,685 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 144,600 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 144,600 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Oct 2005 139,962 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 139,962 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 139,898 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brakes out of balance just on minimum requirement of 25%

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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J357 NLO is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 J357 NLO, 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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J357 NLO is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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