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Toyota MR2

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S37 AREMOT history

S37 ARE is a purple petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
126,419 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S37 ARE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S37 ARE was last recorded at 126,419 miles on 16 May 2026, 1,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,692 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,727 miles
Average per year
4,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,419 miles
  • 2025 – 124,692 miles
  • 2024 – 122,394 miles
  • 2023 – 118,638 miles
  • 2022 – 114,095 miles
  • 2021 – 110,726 miles
  • 2020 – 107,353 miles
  • 2019 – 104,267 miles
  • 2018 – 98,691 miles
  • 2017 – 96,536 miles
  • 2016 – 93,242 miles
  • 2015 – 87,931 miles
  • 2014 – 81,829 miles
  • 2013 – 73,873 miles
  • 2012 – 67,880 miles
  • 2011 – 62,588 miles
  • 2010 – 58,125 miles
  • 2008 – 53,885 miles
  • 2007 – 49,242 miles
  • 2006 – 46,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,419 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Engine Underneath cover fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,419 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    126,419 miles
    Test number
    971137872687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,692 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    124,692 miles
    Test number
    210539618463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,394 miles (+3,756)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    122,394 miles
    Test number
    899918265243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,638 miles (+4,543)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    118,638 miles
    Test number
    206804943015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,095 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,095 miles
    Test number
    919364821937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,726 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,726 miles
    Test number
    141387110103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,353 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,353 miles
    Test number
    510839215008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,267 miles
    Test number
    692152637609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail104,267 miles (+5,576)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,267 miles
    Test number
    611181700959
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Rubbing on body. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Rubbing on body. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass98,691 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,691 miles
    Test number
    726237765599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,536 miles (+109)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,536 miles
    Test number
    175248983917
    • AdvisoryEngine Underneath cover fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail96,427 miles (+3,185)2 failures15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,427 miles
    Test number
    284008251075
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer Sill. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine Underneath cover fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass93,242 miles (+5,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,242 miles
    Test number
    857771340048
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail87,931 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,931 miles
    Test number
    227403015064
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass87,931 miles (+6,102)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    87,931 miles
    Test number
    797123915026
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass81,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,829 miles
    Test number
    129743324418
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail81,829 miles (+7,956)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,829 miles
    Test number
    659573924037
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass73,873 miles (+5,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,873 miles
    Test number
    295544523072
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass67,880 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,880 miles
    Test number
    127676512494
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail67,880 miles (+5,292)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,880 miles
    Test number
    995716212002
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass62,588 miles (+4,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,588 miles
    Test number
    156437511438
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass58,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,125 miles
    Test number
    953460020074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,125 miles (+4,240)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,125 miles
    Test number
    680350920069
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass53,885 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    53,885 miles
    Test number
    942886118344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,242 miles (+2,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,242 miles
    Test number
    774540677289
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass46,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,285 miles
    Test number
    262802976280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,285 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,285 miles
    Test number
    960382476265
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S37 ARE

Does S37 ARE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S37 ARE is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S37 ARE?
The MOT on S37 ARE is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S37 ARE done?
S37 ARE was recorded at 126,419 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 4,083 miles a year.
Has S37 ARE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S37 ARE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on S37 ARE 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 S37 ARE find?
S37 ARE passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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