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L536 SWT

2008 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,866 mi
Last recorded85,866 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota MR2102,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL536 SWT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 85,866 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 85,406 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 84,397 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension modified and lowered

Fail 6 Dec 2013 84,397 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

suspension modified and lowered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,408 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 81,401 miles

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

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle has modified suspension

Pass 21 Nov 2011 78,482 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 75,592 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 75,174 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 120,417 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rack boot slightly perished

Pass 2 Aug 2008 120,417 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rack boot slightly perished

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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L536 SWT is a 2008 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L536 SWT, 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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L536 SWT is a 2008 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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