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TOYOTA

MR2 · Red

J12N SW
MOTExpired
MOT due11 Oct 2025
First reg17 Apr 1997
Mileage73,403 km
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

29 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 10 May 2026.

FAILED · 12 Feb 2026
Test date12 Feb 2026
Expiry—
Test number785951685510
Mileage73,403 km
MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryALL UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS CORRODED
PASSED · 12 Oct 2024
Test date12 Oct 2024
Expiry11 Oct 2025
Test number583120163395
Mileage73,260 km
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 29 Mar 2017
Test date29 Mar 2017
Expiry28 Mar 2018
Test number394973499036
Mileage72,783 mi
FAILED · 18 Mar 2017
Test date18 Mar 2017
Expiry—
Test number385979400555
Mileage72,781 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
FailOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
PASSED · 9 Sep 2015
Test date9 Sep 2015
Expiry8 Sep 2016
Test number356414392085
Mileage72,345 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front spring cup very close to tyre
AdvisoryOffside Front spring cup very close to tyre
PASSED · 30 Mar 2015
Test date30 Mar 2015
Expiry29 Mar 2016
Test number997759485078
Mileage71,795 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisoryrear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
User Entereddry and rsuty on chassis,bidy,fuel pipes and bbrake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it
FAILED · 28 Mar 2015
Test date28 Mar 2015
Expiry—
Test number359107085040
Mileage71,795 mi
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
FailOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisoryrear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
User Entereddry and rsuty on chassis,bidy,fuel pipes and bbrake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it
FAILED · 23 Mar 2015
Test date23 Mar 2015
Expiry—
Test number676132085051
Mileage71,764 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredboth front tyres have slight age related cracks & tread is slighty worn on inner edges
PASSED · 24 May 2014
Test date24 May 2014
Expiry31 May 2015
Test number926574844104
Mileage69,677 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
FAILED · 24 May 2014
Test date24 May 2014
Expiry—
Test number799054044107
Mileage69,656 mi
FailNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
PASSED · 1 Jun 2013
Test date1 Jun 2013
Expiry31 May 2014
Test number936872353158
Mileage68,020 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 25 May 2013
Test date25 May 2013
Expiry—
Test number727435043193
Mileage68,018 mi
FailOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 11 May 2012
Test date11 May 2012
Expiry18 May 2013
Test number247802632428
Mileage64,733 mi
User Enteredrear inner driveshaft gaiters splitting
User Enteredslight wear in n/s rear lower ball joint
FAILED · 11 May 2012
Test date11 May 2012
Expiry—
Test number369042232175
Mileage64,733 mi
FailNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
User Enteredrear inner driveshaft gaiters splitting
PASSED · 19 May 2011
Test date19 May 2011
Expiry18 May 2012
Test number265569331152
Mileage61,907 mi
PASSED · 17 Nov 2009
Test date17 Nov 2009
Expiry16 Nov 2010
Test number594771529311
Mileage61,886 mi
FAILED · 16 Nov 2009
Test date16 Nov 2009
Expiry—
Test number943510529349
Mileage61,886 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 20 Jun 2006
Test date20 Jun 2006
Expiry19 Jun 2007
Test number503721476135
Mileage61,857 mi