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Toyota MR2

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc

L45 NHJMOT history

L45 NHJ is a blue petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 1 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 151,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2024
Mileage
151,907 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2023
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L45 NHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L45 NHJ was last recorded at 151,907 miles on 8 Jun 2023, 1,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,124 miles · 16 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,783 miles
Average per year
1,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 151,907 miles
  • 2022 – 150,124 miles
  • 2020 – 147,977 miles
  • 2018 – 145,089 miles
  • 2014 – 144,316 miles
  • 2012 – 143,097 miles
  • 2009 – 134,898 miles
  • 2008 – 128,843 miles
  • 2007 – 124,618 miles
  • 2006 – 119,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,907 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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.

  • Obligatory mirror slightly loose driver door

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,907 miles (+1,783)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    151,907 miles
    Test number
    789346149980
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Pass150,124 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    150,124 miles
    Test number
    900629130932
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose driver door (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  3. Fail150,121 miles (+2,144)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,121 miles
    Test number
    645611936890
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front green light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front green light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose driver door (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  4. Pass147,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    147,977 miles
    Test number
    423929239975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail147,977 miles (+2,888)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,977 miles
    Test number
    218199647375
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

  6. Pass145,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,089 miles
    Test number
    245265459460
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail145,089 miles (+773)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,089 miles
    Test number
    866196317856
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass144,316 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    144,316 miles
    Test number
    167892754432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Fail144,315 miles (+1,218)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,315 miles
    Test number
    199336644405
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass143,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    143,097 miles
    Test number
    625756972070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail143,097 miles (+8,199)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,097 miles
    Test number
    808056172092
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass134,898 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    134,898 miles
    Test number
    173925169371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail134,872 miles (+6,029)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,872 miles
    Test number
    211922459399
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass128,843 miles (+4,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    128,843 miles
    Test number
    784596548259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass124,618 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    124,618 miles
    Test number
    384645737236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail124,608 miles (+4,925)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,608 miles
    Test number
    440973337282
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass119,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    119,683 miles
    Test number
    761607486128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L45 NHJ

Does L45 NHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L45 NHJ expired on 15 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L45 NHJ?
The MOT on L45 NHJ expired on 15 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L45 NHJ done?
L45 NHJ was recorded at 151,907 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2023, an average of 1,904 miles a year.
Has L45 NHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L45 NHJ has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L45 NHJ 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 L45 NHJ find?
L45 NHJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2023 with 9 advisories: front coil spring corroded both side; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side, and 6 more.

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