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Toyota MR2

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

L79 APMMOT history

L79 APM is a black petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 9 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 54,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
54,048 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L79 APM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
9 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L79 APM was last recorded at 54,048 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,953 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,048 miles
  • 2024 – 53,953 miles
  • 2023 – 53,861 miles
  • 2022 – 53,742 miles
  • 2021 – 53,536 miles
  • 2020 – 53,367 miles
  • 2019 – 53,037 miles
  • 2018 – 52,588 miles
  • 2017 – 51,916 miles
  • 2016 – 50,536 miles
  • 2015 – 49,876 miles
  • 2014 – 49,551 miles
  • 2013 – 49,137 miles
  • 2012 – 48,853 miles
  • 2011 – 48,580 miles
  • 2010 – 48,373 miles
  • 2009 – 48,010 miles
  • 2008 – 47,806 miles
  • 2007 – 44,992 miles
  • 2006 – 42,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,048 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,048 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    54,048 miles
    Test number
    746844960017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,953 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    53,953 miles
    Test number
    288950856254
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail53,952 miles (+91)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,952 miles
    Test number
    656897063231
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass53,861 miles (+119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,861 miles
    Test number
    683320972514
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining mechanism defective

  5. Pass53,742 miles (+19)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,742 miles
    Test number
    150298737055
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Fail53,723 miles (+187)5 major20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,723 miles
    Test number
    707672364561
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front shock insulators split/missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear fuel pipes rusty under and to fuel filter
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shock insulators split
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryOsf fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryRev counter fulty

  7. Pass53,536 miles (+169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,536 miles
    Test number
    580405778583
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass53,367 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,367 miles
    Test number
    108277941942
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail53,367 miles (+330)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,367 miles
    Test number
    358329434982
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative cable snapped (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass53,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,037 miles
    Test number
    766197110477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,037 miles (+37)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,037 miles
    Test number
    129209907724
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Fail53,000 miles (+412)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,000 miles
    Test number
    816758986473
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  13. Pass52,588 miles (+53)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    52,588 miles
    Test number
    659645926800
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills damaged slightly

  14. Fail52,535 miles (+619)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,535 miles
    Test number
    316198154714
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills damaged slightly

  15. Pass51,916 miles (+1,380)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,916 miles
    Test number
    625605335928
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front ball joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front ball joint leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front and slightly perished (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass50,536 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,536 miles
    Test number
    415666578819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,876 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,876 miles
    Test number
    705598373485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,551 miles (+414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,551 miles
    Test number
    386083024312
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass49,137 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,137 miles
    Test number
    435422333467
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail49,137 miles (+284)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,137 miles
    Test number
    327952133388
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass48,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,853 miles
    Test number
    199630722357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,853 miles (+273)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,853 miles
    Test number
    615080922335
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  23. Pass48,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,580 miles
    Test number
    635144931390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,580 miles (+207)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,580 miles
    Test number
    955994931301
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass48,373 miles (+363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,373 miles
    Test number
    811224130385
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass48,010 miles (+204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,010 miles
    Test number
    181786619429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass47,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,806 miles
    Test number
    304448618022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail47,806 miles (+2,814)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,806 miles
    Test number
    981968518045
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass44,992 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,992 miles
    Test number
    101265117099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass42,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,217 miles
    Test number
    490988016009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L79 APM

Does L79 APM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L79 APM is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L79 APM?
The MOT on L79 APM is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L79 APM done?
L79 APM was recorded at 54,048 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 597 miles a year.
Has L79 APM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L79 APM has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L79 APM 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 L79 APM find?
L79 APM passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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