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L340 RKU

2008 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,412 mi
Last recorded100,412 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota MR2102,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL340 RKU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 100,412 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 100,366 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,166 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 100,140 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 100,132 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides red (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 98,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under trays

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 98,583 miles

Electrical wiring insecure At Steering column (1.9.2a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 97,053 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 134,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2012 133,443 miles

Front wipers slighlty smearing screen

N/S/F fog lamp inop

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 132,713 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 127,072 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 117,117 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod 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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L340 RKU is a 2008 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L340 RKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L340 RKU registered?

L340 RKU is a 2008 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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The MOT history for L340 RKU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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