CarVerify

Free Car Check

R808 XBT

2008 Toyota MR2

Gold Petrol 1990cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,400 mi
Last recorded126,400 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota MR2102,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 XBT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 126,400 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 126,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 125,973 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 124,573 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 124,456 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 124,402 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 124,391 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 123,989 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 123,984 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 123,246 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 120,002 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 119,670 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 114,601 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2015 110,386 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 103,769 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 98,619 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 93,678 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 90,457 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,856 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 86,254 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 86,254 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 84,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R808 XBT is a 2008 Toyota MR2 in Gold with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R808 XBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R808 XBT?

You can check the full history of R808 XBT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R808 XBT registered?

R808 XBT is a 2008 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is R808 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R808 XBT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R808 XBT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R808 XBT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.