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Toyota MR2

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 2,000 cc

L100 ACOMOT history

L100 ACO is a red petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 15 Apr 1993. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 173,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
173,482 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 ACO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
15 Apr 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 ACO was last recorded at 173,482 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,830 miles · 20 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
652 miles
Average per year
1,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,482 miles
  • 2024 – 172,830 miles
  • 2023 – 172,364 miles
  • 2020 – 172,174 miles
  • 2011 – 171,531 miles
  • 2010 – 168,331 miles
  • 2009 – 164,908 miles
  • 2008 – 151,214 miles
  • 2007 – 146,923 miles
  • 2006 – 136,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,482 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,482 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    173,482 miles
    Test number
    368082458891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,830 miles (+466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    172,830 miles
    Test number
    897729957388
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass172,364 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    172,364 miles
    Test number
    525825323887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail172,363 miles (+189)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,363 miles
    Test number
    656561010224
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking/perishing

  5. Pass172,174 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    172,174 miles
    Test number
    827970841255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail172,172 miles (+641)3 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,172 miles
    Test number
    547265263974
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disks corroded

  7. Pass171,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    171,531 miles
    Test number
    177827601269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Fail171,531 miles (+3,200)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,531 miles
    Test number
    449927401295
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass168,331 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    168,331 miles
    Test number
    200653470171
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake disks corroded

  10. Fail168,331 miles (+3,423)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,331 miles
    Test number
    943312670159
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake disks corroded

  11. Pass164,908 miles (+13,694)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    164,908 miles
    Test number
    492109249189
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHandbrake high
    • NoteNearside wiper smearing

  12. Pass151,214 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    151,214 miles
    Test number
    281363648184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass146,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    146,923 miles
    Test number
    374268057150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail146,921 miles (+9,965)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,921 miles
    Test number
    572768857195
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass136,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    136,956 miles
    Test number
    190538926153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 ACO

Does L100 ACO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 ACO is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L100 ACO?
The MOT on L100 ACO is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L100 ACO done?
L100 ACO was recorded at 173,482 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 1,831 miles a year.
Has L100 ACO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 ACO has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L100 ACO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L100 ACO find?
L100 ACO passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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