1998 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · R498 CHE
1998 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 76,783 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R498 CHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 76,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R498 CHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Mr2 (R498 CHE) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arc”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
R498 CHE Mileage History
- 29/01/202476,226 mi
- 26/02/202476,232 mi+6 mi
- 20/02/202576,551 mi+319 mi
- 19/03/202576,557 mi+6 mi
- 08/05/202676,783 mi+226 mi
Average of roughly 245 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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