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RL52 UTJ

2008 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,256 mi
Last recorded75,256 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Toyota MR2102,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 UTJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,256 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 112,813 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

advies plastic covers over outer sills

advies small stone chipes in windsreen

advies travel on handbrake high

Pass 3 Apr 2009 112,813 miles

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

advies plastic covers over outer sills

advies small stone chipes in windsreen

advies travel on handbrake high

Pass 5 Apr 2008 111,295 miles

sill covers fitted

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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RL52 UTJ is a 2008 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL52 UTJ, 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 RL52 UTJ registered?

RL52 UTJ is a 2008 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is RL52 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 UTJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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