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M222 TBO

2008 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,370 mi
Last recorded138,370 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota MR2102,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 TBO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 138,370 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 136,296 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 127,774 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 119,785 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 118,425 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 118,266 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 118,265 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 116,734 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 116,280 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 115,634 miles

off side front tyre outer wall damaged but not showing cords

slight play at near side front steering arm

Fail 8 Jun 2015 115,629 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side front tyre outer wall damaged but not showing cords

slight play at near side front steering arm

Pass 20 Dec 2013 114,370 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 114,370 miles

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

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 1 Aug 2012 108,650 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 104,951 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 101,464 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 97,805 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 92,492 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 92,486 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M222 TBO is a 2008 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M222 TBO, 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 M222 TBO registered?

M222 TBO is a 2008 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is M222 TBO safe to buy?

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