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Toyota MR2

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

L42 LRAMOT history

L42 LRA is a blue petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 20,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2026
Mileage
20,574 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L42 LRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L42 LRA was last recorded at 20,574 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,352 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
222 miles
Average per year
553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,574 miles
  • 2025 – 20,352 miles
  • 2024 – 19,958 miles
  • 2022 – 19,675 miles
  • 2021 – 19,584 miles
  • 2016 – 18,853 miles
  • 2015 – 17,790 miles
  • 2014 – 16,470 miles
  • 2013 – 15,005 miles
  • 2012 – 13,570 miles
  • 2011 – 12,100 miles
  • 2010 – 11,154 miles
  • 2009 – 10,638 miles
  • 2008 – 10,499 miles
  • 2007 – 10,120 miles
  • 2006 – 9,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail20,574 miles
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail20,574 miles (+222)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,574 miles
    Test number
    632610590208
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass20,352 miles (+394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    20,352 miles
    Test number
    443821064549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass19,958 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    19,958 miles
    Test number
    745048758303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,675 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    19,675 miles
    Test number
    825251495645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,584 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    19,584 miles
    Test number
    389475337436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,853 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,853 miles
    Test number
    431504709944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,790 miles (+1,320)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    17,790 miles
    Test number
    107440895109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,470 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    16,470 miles
    Test number
    155762384173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,005 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    15,005 miles
    Test number
    547678493155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,570 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    13,570 miles
    Test number
    378780202229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,100 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    12,100 miles
    Test number
    278713991449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,154 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    11,154 miles
    Test number
    441948490180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,638 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    10,638 miles
    Test number
    244199999455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,499 miles (+379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    10,499 miles
    Test number
    184198108219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass10,120 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    10,120 miles
    Test number
    840832707292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    9,574 miles
    Test number
    713776596119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L42 LRA

Does L42 LRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L42 LRA expired on 3 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L42 LRA?
The MOT on L42 LRA expired on 3 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L42 LRA done?
L42 LRA was recorded at 20,574 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 553 miles a year.
Has L42 LRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L42 LRA has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L42 LRA 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 L42 LRA find?
L42 LRA failed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 1 major defect: offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill.

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