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Toyota MR2

White · Petrol · 1996 · 2,000 cc

L8 HBOMOT history

L8 HBO is a white petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 9 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
59,974 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
9 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HBO was last recorded at 59,974 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,537 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
437 miles
Average per year
1,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,974 miles
  • 2025 – 59,537 miles
  • 2024 – 59,010 miles
  • 2023 – 58,671 miles
  • 2022 – 58,051 miles
  • 2021 – 57,924 miles
  • 2020 – 57,303 miles
  • 2019 – 57,255 miles
  • 2017 – 56,803 miles
  • 2016 – 56,674 miles
  • 2015 – 56,674 miles
  • 2014 – 55,671 miles
  • 2012 – 52,574 miles
  • 2011 – 51,271 miles
  • 2010 – 49,820 miles
  • 2007 – 39,771 miles
  • 2006 – 34,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,974 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass59,974 miles (+437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    59,974 miles
    Test number
    353991072832
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass59,537 miles (+527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    59,537 miles
    Test number
    724997052764
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass59,010 miles (+339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    59,010 miles
    Test number
    444445350177
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass58,671 miles (+620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    58,671 miles
    Test number
    330752660123
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

  5. Pass58,051 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    58,051 miles
    Test number
    924720384755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    57,924 miles
    Test number
    708355095127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,924 miles (+621)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,924 miles
    Test number
    980465378918
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass57,303 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    57,303 miles
    Test number
    719801485326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,255 miles
    Test number
    901666362254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,255 miles (+452)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,255 miles
    Test number
    598194418030
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass56,803 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,803 miles
    Test number
    132275060592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,674 miles
    Test number
    426155072457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,674 miles (+1,003)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,674 miles
    Test number
    710881242746
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle bumper (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking flexi (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension brace corroded

  14. Pass55,671 miles (+3,097)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,671 miles
    Test number
    368386444264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,574 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,574 miles
    Test number
    689158452194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,271 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,271 miles
    Test number
    956428301176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,820 miles
    Test number
    131050690483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass48,310 km (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,310 km
    Test number
    214223899006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail48,308 km4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,308 km
    Test number
    134562099030
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass39,771 miles (+4,984)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,771 miles
    Test number
    123934357283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,787 miles (+3,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,787 miles
    Test number
    321627156250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    31,699 miles
    Test number
    810682256060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 HBO

Does L8 HBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 HBO is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 HBO?
The MOT on L8 HBO is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 HBO done?
L8 HBO was recorded at 59,974 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 1,389 miles a year.
Has L8 HBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 HBO has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 HBO 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 L8 HBO find?
L8 HBO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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