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W698 ETW

2008 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,385 mi
Last recorded229,385 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota MR2102,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 ETW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 229,385 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 12 May 2023 229,385 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 220,058 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 220,058 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 212,793 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 206,979 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 202,743 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 194,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 194,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 187,045 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 179,516 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 174,495 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 164,288 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 164,279 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 160,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 160,225 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 154,360 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 143,777 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 133,695 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 122,413 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 104,111 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 104,111 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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W698 ETW is a 2008 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W698 ETW, 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 W698 ETW registered?

W698 ETW is a 2008 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is W698 ETW safe to buy?

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