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N902 XBR

2008 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,307 mi
Last recorded138,307 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota MR2102,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN902 XBR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 138,307 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 136,599 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 135,186 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 133,911 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 133,900 miles

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 132,086 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 130,562 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 129,383 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 128,264 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 125,287 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 123,655 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 122,455 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 120,645 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 22 Apr 2013 118,842 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 118,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 116,915 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 113,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2011 113,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2010 112,600 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 112,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2009 109,657 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 101,772 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S & N/S REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 15 May 2008 101,739 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S & N/S REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

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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N902 XBR is a 2008 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N902 XBR, 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 N902 XBR registered?

N902 XBR is a 2008 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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