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N550 LAG

2008 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,912 mi
Last recorded145,912 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota MR2102,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN550 LAG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 145,912 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 145,912 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 141,650 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake performance low

Fail 23 Jul 2019 141,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake performance low

Pass 26 Jul 2018 136,465 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake reading only just met requirements

Offside Rear inner cv boot poor condition

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2018 136,465 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake reading only just met requirements

Offside Rear inner cv boot poor condition

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 132,672 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 130,459 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 128,556 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 128,391 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 125,942 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 122,055 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 115,477 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 115,473 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 113,803 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 113,803 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 109,024 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 103,751 miles

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

Requires alignment

Under bonnet and under vrhicle covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2009 103,667 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

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

Requires alignment

Under bonnet and under vrhicle covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2008
Fail 4 Feb 2008

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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N550 LAG is a 2008 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 N550 LAG, 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 N550 LAG registered?

N550 LAG is a 2008 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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