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L412 PSX

2008 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,188 mi
Last recorded90,188 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota MR2102,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL412 PSX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 90,188 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,819 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2014 76,818 miles

Front Direction indicator does not face the front (1.4.A.2b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2013 64,241 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,534 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 69,534 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2011 68,970 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 68,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2010 676,046 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 676,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front suspension soft

handbrake almost at end of working travel

wear and corrosion front disks

Pass 29 Jan 2009 66,238 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 66,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 65,248 miles

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

Rear 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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L412 PSX is a 2008 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L412 PSX, 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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L412 PSX is a 2008 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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