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K837 PHW

2008 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,024 mi
Last recorded94,024 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2008 Toyota MR2102,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK837 PHW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 94,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 86,301 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 82,407 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 82,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 80,081 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 77,332 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 77,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2008 74,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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K837 PHW is a 2008 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K837 PHW, 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 K837 PHW registered?

K837 PHW is a 2008 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is K837 PHW safe to buy?

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