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V814 SVY

2008 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,760 mi
Last recorded117,760 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota MR2102,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV814 SVY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 117,760 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 117,760 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 85h change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure in arm (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 117,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 85 h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 116,531 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 116,531 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 115,884 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 115,693 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2015 114,676 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 114,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 114,622 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 114,612 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 114,499 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 114,494 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 114,393 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 114,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 113,152 miles

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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V814 SVY is a 2008 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V814 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 18 years old, this Toyota MR2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V814 SVY registered?

V814 SVY is a 2008 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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