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L838 CTY

2007 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,031 mi
Last recorded161,031 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Toyota MR294,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL838 CTY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 161,031 miles

surface corrosion to parts of underbody and suspension components

Fail 16 Aug 2018 161,030 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

surface corrosion to parts of underbody and suspension components

Pass 2 Oct 2015 160,868 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r Tyre nail

alternator charging at 11 volts needs new one (battery light on)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 160,863 miles

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 Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f steering rack boot split (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear n/s/r Tyre nail

alternator charging at 11 volts needs new one (battery light on)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 159,896 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 156,143 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 148,502 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 134,647 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 124,007 miles

performance exhaust fitted

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

front number plate is a slim type not standard

upgraded brake flexi hoses fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2008 112,224 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 112,158 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 101,557 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)

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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L838 CTY is a 2007 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 94,628 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 L838 CTY, 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 19 years old, this Toyota MR2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L838 CTY is a 2007 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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