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X8 TEB

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

75,972 mi
Last recorded75,972 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 TEB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 75,972 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 75,972 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 75,159 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 75,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 74,320 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 73,449 miles

ADVISE COOLANT LEAK FRONT OFFSIDE WHEEL ARCH

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 73,445 miles

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

ADVISE COOLANT LEAK FRONT OFFSIDE WHEEL ARCH

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 72,449 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 71,775 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 71,078 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 71,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 70,461 miles

slight binding on rear wheels

Pass 16 Oct 2017 69,929 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,580 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 69,579 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,216 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 67,906 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,728 miles

Power steering pipes at offside front partially coroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,525 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 63,525 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,353 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,670 miles

Handbrake operation deteriorating.

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

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,664 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 48,593 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,925 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 44,919 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 39,652 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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X8 TEB is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 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 X8 TEB, 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 24 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X8 TEB registered?

X8 TEB is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is X8 TEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X8 TEB shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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