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Toyota MR2

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc

R481 ACCMOT history

R481 ACC is a red petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 25 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2025
Mileage
128,192 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R481 ACC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
25 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R481 ACC was last recorded at 128,192 miles on 11 Apr 2024, 598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Nov 2009: 49,310 miles, lower than 82,172 miles on 25 Nov 2008.
  • 13 Nov 2012: 11,851 miles, lower than 107,077 miles on 22 Nov 2011.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,594 miles · 3 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
598 miles
Average per year
4,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,192 miles
  • 2023 – 127,594 miles
  • 2022 – 127,591 miles
  • 2021 – 127,318 miles
  • 2020 – 126,793 miles
  • 2018 – 123,022 miles
  • 2017 – 120,009 miles
  • 2016 – 118,004 miles
  • 2015 – 115,389 miles
  • 2013 – 115,381 miles
  • 2012 – 11,851 miles
  • 2011 – 107,077 miles
  • 2010 – 102,727 miles
  • 2009 – 49,310 miles
  • 2008 – 82,172 miles
  • 2007 – 74,104 miles
  • 2006 – 52,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,192 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under body surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,192 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    128,192 miles
    Test number
    508857523533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  2. Fail128,192 miles (+598)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,192 miles
    Test number
    593728124494
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  3. Pass127,594 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,594 miles
    Test number
    911740869348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion

  4. Fail127,593 miles (+2)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,593 miles
    Test number
    663533513704
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion

  5. Fail127,591 miles (+7)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,591 miles
    Test number
    419169558132
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail127,584 miles (+266)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,584 miles
    Test number
    501550798509
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body surface corrosion

  7. Pass127,318 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,318 miles
    Test number
    399711349103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to front/rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryN/s-o/s outer sills corroding at rear

  8. Fail127,304 miles (+511)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,304 miles
    Test number
    135174669938
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both sills
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on suspension components
    • AdvisoryNoise offside front wheel

  9. Pass126,793 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,793 miles
    Test number
    334767892366
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak

  10. Fail126,726 miles (+3,704)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,726 miles
    Test number
    417888253549
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak

  11. Pass123,022 miles (+3,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,022 miles
    Test number
    353860144071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass120,009 miles (+2,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    120,009 miles
    Test number
    854241773135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass118,004 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,004 miles
    Test number
    676971702915
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

  14. Fail117,947 miles (+2,558)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,947 miles
    Test number
    590920633562
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  15. Pass115,389 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    115,389 miles
    Test number
    709078375004
    • NoteN/s/r stabilizer bar corroded
    • NoteO/s/r stabilizer bar corroded

  16. Fail115,381 miles (+103,530)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,381 miles
    Test number
    188488333358
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePark brake cable deteriorated

  17. Pass11,851 miles (-95,226)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    11,851 miles
    Test number
    548378912317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,077 miles (+4,350)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    107,077 miles
    Test number
    496736021442
    • NoteExhaust tailbox flange badly corroded
    • NoteOsr brake binding
    • NoteOsr outer brake pad worn very low
    • NoteRadiator in poor condition
    • NoteVery slight play in nsr wheelbearing

  19. Pass102,727 miles (+53,417)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    102,727 miles
    Test number
    444657520342
    • 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)
    • NoteOsr brake binding slightly

  20. Fail49,310 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,310 miles
    Test number
    521307729363
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass49,310 miles (-32,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,310 miles
    Test number
    610167929319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass82,172 miles (+8,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    82,172 miles
    Test number
    183280738367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass74,104 miles (+9,312)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    74,104 miles
    Test number
    260924247341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    64,792 miles
    Test number
    770143817082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail64,792 miles (+12,704)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,792 miles
    Test number
    343932617028
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass52,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    52,088 miles
    Test number
    602933516058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,088 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,088 miles
    Test number
    463743316003
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R481 ACC

Does R481 ACC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R481 ACC expired on 10 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R481 ACC?
The MOT on R481 ACC expired on 10 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R481 ACC done?
R481 ACC was recorded at 128,192 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2024, an average of 4,172 miles a year.
Has R481 ACC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 ACC has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on R481 ACC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R481 ACC find?
R481 ACC passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; underside of vehicle corroded.

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