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K397 CBU

2008 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Toyota MR2102,573 mi
4 checks still locked for this Toyota
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK397 CBU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013
Fail 11 Oct 2013

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 159,139 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 147,956 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 145,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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K397 CBU is a 2008 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K397 CBU, 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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What year was K397 CBU registered?

K397 CBU is a 2008 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is K397 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K397 CBU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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