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M568 VGR

2008 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,418 mi
Last recorded115,418 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota MR2102,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM568 VGR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 115,418 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 114,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 114,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 114,175 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sump slight corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 112,553 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 112,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 111,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 109,654 miles

both front tyres,tread cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 109,654 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 Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres,tread cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2015 107,837 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 107,837 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 105,959 miles

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

O/s/r,N/s/r,N/s/f and O/s/f all cracking /splitting

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 104,325 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 102,677 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 100,897 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 100,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 98,870 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 96,352 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 92,807 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 92,807 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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M568 VGR is a 2008 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M568 VGR, 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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M568 VGR is a 2008 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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