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V893 OBA

2009 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,921 mi
Last recorded58,921 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota MR292,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV893 OBA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 58,921 miles

parking brake 16%

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2023 58,854 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,289 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 57,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking from standing

Offside Rear Tyre cracking from standing

Pass 4 Mar 2017 57,574 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 57,215 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,191 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,002 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,321 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 49,387 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 49,387 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,086 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 48,060 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,835 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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V893 OBA is a 2009 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 92,602 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 V893 OBA, 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 17 years old, this Toyota MR2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V893 OBA registered?

V893 OBA is a 2009 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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