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N457 SVY

2009 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,257 mi
Last recorded122,257 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota MR292,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 SVY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 122,257 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses corroded at caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 121,963 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 30 Oct 2023 121,592 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 121,285 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S - SIL/Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 120,692 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 119,369 miles

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

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 20 Apr 2019 116,616 miles

Evidence of nearside front wheel fouling on body on full left lock

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 116,530 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))

Bonnet retaining catches protruding above the bonnet

Evidence of nearside front wheel fouling on body on full left lock

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 114,570 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 111,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 108,587 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 108,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 May 2015 107,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres starting to split between tread

both rear tryres worn inner edges - require replacing soon

Pass 6 May 2015 107,042 miles

both front tyres starting to split between tread

both rear tryres worn inner edges - require replacing soon

Pass 10 Apr 2014 100,337 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 95,500 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 83,045 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 83,031 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,077 miles

both front coil springs coroded

both front top struts have slight play and lift

both rear coil springs coroded

brakepipes covered in substance unable to check properly

covers under car unable to check components properly

exhaust system coroded

front discs slightly worn

front pads wearing low

headlamp aims on limits

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracked slightly

o/s/f seatbelt starting to fray

slight judder at front brakes

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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N457 SVY is a 2009 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 92,602 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 N457 SVY, 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 17 years old, this Toyota MR2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N457 SVY is a 2009 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 August 2009.

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