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L544 RKU

2008 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,319 mi
Last recorded173,319 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota MR2102,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL544 RKU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 173,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorber insert (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorber insert (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 173,266 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper strut top turret holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper strut top turret holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 170,340 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 170,340 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 166,695 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 159,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 142,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 142,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 129,827 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 129,077 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 113,372 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 107,259 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 106,431 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 106,431 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 103,394 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 103,249 miles

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 100,057 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 100,014 miles

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

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

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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L544 RKU is a 2008 Toyota MR2 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L544 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.

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L544 RKU is a 2008 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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