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J867 XCF

2008 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,876 mi
Last recorded101,876 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota MR2102,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ867 XCF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 101,876 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 101,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage deformed steering arm xs play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 94,611 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 94,611 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 89,071 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 123,699 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 123,584 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 123,584 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 123,402 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 122,832 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 122,832 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 121,660 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 120,808 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 119,220 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 116,072 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 116,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 113,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2010 11,928 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 11,880 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2009 105,422 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 105,422 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 95,892 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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J867 XCF is a 2008 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 102,573 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 J867 XCF, 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 18 years old, this Toyota MR2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J867 XCF is a 2008 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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