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Toyota MR2

Yellow · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc

M255 AVVMOT history

M255 AVV is a yellow petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 115,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2025
Mileage
115,872 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M255 AVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M255 AVV was last recorded at 115,872 miles on 2 Oct 2024, 6,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,145 miles · 15 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
6,727 miles
Average per year
1,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,872 miles
  • 2023 – 109,145 miles
  • 2022 – 106,612 miles
  • 2020 – 106,590 miles
  • 2019 – 106,573 miles
  • 2017 – 105,414 miles
  • 2015 – 104,936 miles
  • 2014 – 104,916 miles
  • 2010 – 103,958 miles
  • 2009 – 96,197 miles
  • 2008 – 87,603 miles
  • 2007 – 86,519 miles
  • 2006 – 82,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,872 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,872 miles (+6,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,872 miles
    Test number
    746291806610
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,145 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,145 miles
    Test number
    319275358470
    • AdvisoryOSR + NSR Sills repaired and under sealed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail109,145 miles (+2,533)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,145 miles
    Test number
    700421636762
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOSR + NSR Sills repaired and under sealed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,612 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,612 miles
    Test number
    100600141553
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has corrosion everywhere

  5. Pass106,590 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,590 miles
    Test number
    384996310825
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail106,589 miles (+16)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,589 miles
    Test number
    848299098047
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side hand brake only just me efficiency test

  7. Pass106,573 miles (+1,159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    106,573 miles
    Test number
    282216877784
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,414 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,414 miles
    Test number
    267356613249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,936 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,936 miles
    Test number
    947993255122
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail104,916 miles (+958)16 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,916 miles
    Test number
    218669264152
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll corroded areas marked in yellow
    • NoteBoth rear tyres miss shaped

  11. Pass103,958 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    103,958 miles
    Test number
    393828690437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail103,943 miles (+7,746)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,943 miles
    Test number
    352486980443
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass96,197 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    96,197 miles
    Test number
    853322109397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,025 miles (+8,422)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,025 miles
    Test number
    541698489255
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass87,603 miles (+1,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,603 miles
    Test number
    142038768249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass86,519 miles (+4,157)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    86,519 miles
    Test number
    172840717007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,362 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    82,362 miles
    Test number
    724047006004
    • NoteBoth rear lower swivels very slight movment

Questions about M255 AVV

Does M255 AVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M255 AVV expired on 1 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M255 AVV?
The MOT on M255 AVV expired on 1 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M255 AVV done?
M255 AVV was recorded at 115,872 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2024, an average of 1,789 miles a year.
Has M255 AVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M255 AVV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on M255 AVV 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 M255 AVV find?
M255 AVV passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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