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J448 JWV

1998 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,360 mi
Last recorded172,360 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ448 JWV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 172,360 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 164,468 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 164,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 159,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 159,184 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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J448 JWV is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J448 JWV, 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 J448 JWV registered?

J448 JWV is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is J448 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J448 JWV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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