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Toyota MR2

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

L86 SWTMOT history

L86 SWT is a white petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 153,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2025
Mileage
153,903 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2024
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L86 SWT
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 6 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L86 SWT was last recorded at 153,903 miles on 7 Jun 2024, 772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,131 miles · 19 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
772 miles
Average per year
3,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,903 miles
  • 2022 – 153,131 miles
  • 2021 – 148,643 miles
  • 2016 – 141,004 miles
  • 2014 – 136,546 miles
  • 2013 – 135,345 miles
  • 2012 – 130,021 miles
  • 2010 – 117,453 miles
  • 2009 – 108,193 miles
  • 2008 – 102,273 miles
  • 2007 – 101,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,903 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,903 miles (+772)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    153,903 miles
    Test number
    116744284175
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass153,131 miles (+4,488)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    153,131 miles
    Test number
    183691284880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass148,643 miles (+7,639)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    148,643 miles
    Test number
    377822680223
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass141,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    141,004 miles
    Test number
    650158725085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail141,004 miles (+4,458)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,004 miles
    Test number
    359806611036
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  6. Pass136,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    136,546 miles
    Test number
    856832534280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail136,546 miles (+1,201)2 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,546 miles
    Test number
    678717324205
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass135,345 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    135,345 miles
    Test number
    188124173405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded

  9. Fail135,345 miles (+5)1 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,345 miles
    Test number
    947155163094
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

  10. Fail135,340 miles (+5,319)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,340 miles
    Test number
    776419853042
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass130,021 miles (+9)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    130,021 miles
    Test number
    805233672099
    • NoteFront anti-roll bar o/side post lower joint has BORDER LINE PLAY
    • NoteO/s/front brake has BORDER LINE BINDING

  12. Fail130,012 miles (+12,559)8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,012 miles
    Test number
    207498262040
    • 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 Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront anti-roll bar o/side post lower joint has BORDER LINE PLAY
    • NoteO/s/front brake has BORDER LINE BINDING

  13. Pass117,453 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    117,453 miles
    Test number
    734581540012
    • NoteNail in o/s/f tyre

  14. Fail117,453 miles (+9,260)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,453 miles
    Test number
    481839430046
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in o/s/f tyre

  15. Pass108,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    108,193 miles
    Test number
    500621149002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,193 miles (+5,920)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,193 miles
    Test number
    223720639011
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass102,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    102,273 miles
    Test number
    813039638083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,273 miles (+856)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,273 miles
    Test number
    924259538074
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass101,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    101,417 miles
    Test number
    591924337207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,903 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    94,903 km
    Test number
    900737836274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,903 km3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,903 km
    Test number
    353665336204
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteBoth front tyrestread area cracked

Questions about L86 SWT

Does L86 SWT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L86 SWT expired on 6 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L86 SWT?
The MOT on L86 SWT expired on 6 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L86 SWT done?
L86 SWT was recorded at 153,903 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2024, an average of 3,125 miles a year.
Has L86 SWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L86 SWT has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2016.
Has the mileage on L86 SWT 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 L86 SWT find?
L86 SWT passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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