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K973 KYG

2008 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,062 mi
Last recorded221,062 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota MR2102,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK973 KYG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 221,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear both sides inner sill slight corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 221,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

rear both sides inner sill slight corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 221,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s + o/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 216,965 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 211,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 206,393 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 197,110 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 187,779 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 187,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2011 170,922 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 161,445 miles

Oil leak

hand brake just meeting requirement

Pass 9 May 2009 145,442 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 May 2008 130,643 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 130,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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K973 KYG is a 2008 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K973 KYG, 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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K973 KYG is a 2008 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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