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L553 SES

2008 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,023 mi
Last recorded70,023 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota MR2102,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 SES
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 70,023 miles

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

after market exhaust fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2025 67,351 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 64,656 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 64,472 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 64,450 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 62,400 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 62,400 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,372 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 56,475 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 54,183 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 52,910 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 51,020 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 50,017 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,517 miles

Front & rear brake discs corroded..

Fail 13 Feb 2009 46,517 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front & rear brake discs corroded..

Pass 19 Jan 2008 46,446 miles

exhaust has been repaired(not leaking)

front under tray missing

under tray missing from rear

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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L553 SES is a 2008 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L553 SES, 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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What year was L553 SES registered?

L553 SES is a 2008 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is L553 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L553 SES shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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