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Toyota MR2

Silver and Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S798 RECMOT history

S798 REC is a silver and black petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 24 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2023
Mileage
106,586 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S798 REC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Silver and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S798 REC was last recorded at 106,586 miles on 19 Nov 2022, 7,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jan 2009: 44,381 miles, lower than 44,578 miles on 9 Jan 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,181 miles · 12 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
7,405 miles
Average per year
4,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,586 miles
  • 2021 – 99,181 miles
  • 2020 – 97,355 miles
  • 2019 – 94,691 miles
  • 2018 – 92,439 miles
  • 2017 – 89,670 miles
  • 2016 – 87,074 miles
  • 2014 – 79,674 miles
  • 2012 – 72,044 miles
  • 2011 – 62,749 miles
  • 2009 – 54,466 miles
  • 2008 – 37,189 miles
  • 2007 – 33,719 miles
  • 2006 – 30,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,586 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak lower engine

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,586 miles (+7,405)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,586 miles
    Test number
    256944514754
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak lower engine

  2. Pass99,181 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,181 miles
    Test number
    476090610496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail99,168 miles (+1,813)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,168 miles
    Test number
    200516386333
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight brake bind

  4. Pass97,355 miles (+2,664)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,355 miles
    Test number
    409450149853
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  5. Pass94,691 miles (+2,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,691 miles
    Test number
    322768517304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,439 miles (+2,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,439 miles
    Test number
    656399634326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass89,670 miles (+2,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,670 miles
    Test number
    943948286915
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass87,074 miles (+2,753)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,074 miles
    Test number
    710145162528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,321 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,321 miles
    Test number
    297777274875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,674 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,674 miles
    Test number
    578352434388
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake discs are in poor condition

  11. Fail79,674 miles (+7,630)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,674 miles
    Test number
    229161434352
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake discs are in poor condition
    • NoteNearside 'pop up' headlight doesn't

  12. Pass72,044 miles (+9,295)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,044 miles
    Test number
    405900432092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on the inside edge

  13. Fail62,749 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,749 miles
    Test number
    199968221430
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside wiper blade split slightly

  14. Pass62,749 miles (+8,283)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,749 miles
    Test number
    376968921081
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside wiper blade split slightly

  15. Pass54,466 miles (+10,085)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,466 miles
    Test number
    173536759334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,381 miles (-197)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,381 miles
    Test number
    803032719001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,578 miles (+7,389)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,578 miles
    Test number
    583069709078
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass37,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,189 miles
    Test number
    504999318039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,189 miles (+3,470)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,189 miles
    Test number
    994077918048
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,719 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,719 miles
    Test number
    991200027040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,936 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,936 miles
    Test number
    663493616044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,918 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,918 miles
    Test number
    782892406046
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHand brake lever is nearing end of run out travel.

Questions about S798 REC

Does S798 REC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S798 REC expired on 28 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S798 REC?
The MOT on S798 REC expired on 28 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S798 REC done?
S798 REC was recorded at 106,586 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2022, an average of 4,483 miles a year.
Has S798 REC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S798 REC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S798 REC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S798 REC find?
S798 REC passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2022 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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