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Toyota MR2

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

L78 PRAMOT history

L78 PRA is a white petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 141,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2023
Mileage
141,866 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2022
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L78 PRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L78 PRA was last recorded at 141,866 miles on 11 Mar 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,859 miles · 1 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 141,866 miles
  • 2020 – 141,859 miles
  • 2013 – 138,089 miles
  • 2012 – 132,523 miles
  • 2010 – 128,332 miles
  • 2009 – 127,025 miles
  • 2008 – 124,480 miles
  • 2007 – 123,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,866 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

11 tests since 3 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,866 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,866 miles
    Test number
    742143237546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,859 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,859 miles
    Test number
    833939579008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,089 miles (+5,566)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    138,089 miles
    Test number
    898202953286
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint.

  4. Pass132,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    132,523 miles
    Test number
    339759432179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail132,523 miles (+4,191)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,523 miles
    Test number
    779755432146
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAdvise on slight oil leak

  6. Pass128,332 miles (+1,307)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    128,332 miles
    Test number
    243324920232
    • NoteAdvise/ slight cracking of outter sidewall on nearside rear tyre.

  7. Pass127,025 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    127,025 miles
    Test number
    394053529453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s aim on lower limit and headlamps fixed in up position
    • NoteSlight binding on both rear wheels
    • NoteWelding repair covered in underseal unable to fully assess

  8. Fail127,024 miles (+2,544)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,024 miles
    Test number
    333852829405
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight binding on both rear wheels

  9. Pass124,480 miles (+4)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    124,480 miles
    Test number
    842094528220
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion to rear outer offside sill
    • NoteNearside front brake caliper guide worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  10. Fail124,476 miles (+1,432)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,476 miles
    Test number
    784880828269
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion to rear outer offside sill
    • NoteNearside front brake caliper guide worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  11. Pass123,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    123,044 miles
    Test number
    922545117262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L78 PRA

Does L78 PRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L78 PRA expired on 10 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L78 PRA?
The MOT on L78 PRA expired on 10 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L78 PRA done?
L78 PRA was recorded at 141,866 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2022, an average of 1,289 miles a year.
Has L78 PRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L78 PRA has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2012.
Has the mileage on L78 PRA 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 L78 PRA find?
L78 PRA passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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