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Toyota MR2

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 2,000 cc

L96 XHYMOT history

L96 XHY is a red petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 173,701 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
173,701 km
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
690 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L96 XHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L96 XHY was last recorded at 173,701 km on 10 Aug 2026, 150 km more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Aug 2013: 16,846 miles, lower than 167,629 miles on 16 Aug 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,551 km · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
150 km
Average per year
690 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,701 km
  • 2025 – 173,551 km
  • 2023 – 173,300 km
  • 2022 – 172,130 km
  • 2009 – 161,564 km
  • 2008 – 161,113 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail173,701 km
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear fog lamp missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail173,701 km (+150)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,701 km
    Test number
    128465867599
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass173,551 km (+77)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    173,551 km
    Test number
    750725571076
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail173,474 km (+174)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,474 km
    Test number
    375150583966
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass173,300 km (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    173,300 km
    Test number
    856109891124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass172,130 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    172,130 km
    Test number
    773226793251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass171,720 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    171,720 miles
    Test number
    266958617411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass171,690 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    171,690 miles
    Test number
    715135803027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail171,685 miles (+37)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,685 miles
    Test number
    134891960562
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower ball joint secure bolt orange poss insecure

  9. Pass171,648 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,648 miles
    Test number
    351041286668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail171,590 miles (+230)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,590 miles
    Test number
    502422269503
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass171,360 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    171,360 miles
    Test number
    901950703558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass171,054 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    171,054 miles
    Test number
    732910007159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail171,036 miles (+250)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,036 miles
    Test number
    608790824954
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass170,786 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    170,786 miles
    Test number
    881336597929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass170,694 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    170,694 miles
    Test number
    837779571552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass170,075 miles (+153,070)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    170,075 miles
    Test number
    607006664258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail17,005 miles (+159)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,005 miles
    Test number
    725731944228
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on inner edges

  18. Pass16,846 miles (-150,783)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    16,846 miles
    Test number
    645815133277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail167,629 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,629 miles
    Test number
    387239022219
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust flexi section deteriorating

  20. Pass167,629 miles (+879)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    167,629 miles
    Test number
    656529022205
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust flexi section deteriorating

  21. Pass166,750 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    166,750 miles
    Test number
    938707721206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOffside rear inner cv boot slight leak

  22. Fail166,750 miles (+150,283)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,750 miles
    Test number
    878237921212
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOffside rear inner cv boot slight leak

  23. Pass16,467 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    16,467 miles
    Test number
    372050830415
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  24. Fail16,465 miles8 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,465 miles
    Test number
    440283220234
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront chassis crossmember shows signs of rewelding
    • NoteFront cross member and rear chassis heavily undersealed unable to check condition
    • NoteFull body kit fitted to this vehicle
    • NoteLarge rear wheel spacers fitted meaning that wheel centre is a large distance outside the wheel bearing centre placing heavy strain on the rear wheel bearings.
    • NoteOffside engine mounting bracket has been rewelded
    • NoteOffside rear chassis bracing bar holed and rusted
    • NoteRear wheel arches have been radiused to allow fitment of body kit

  25. Pass161,564 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    161,564 km
    Test number
    150965199108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail161,564 km2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,564 km
    Test number
    173235699120
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

  27. Pass161,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    161,259 miles
    Test number
    813228108241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail161,113 km2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,113 km
    Test number
    420716538143
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  29. Pass15,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    15,775 miles
    Test number
    544240937129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L96 XHY

Does L96 XHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L96 XHY expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L96 XHY?
The MOT on L96 XHY expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L96 XHY done?
L96 XHY was recorded at 173,701 km at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 690 km a year.
Has L96 XHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L96 XHY has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L96 XHY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L96 XHY find?
L96 XHY failed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn; offside rear inner vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, and 2 more.

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