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Toyota MR2

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T69 PBAMOT history

T69 PBA is a red petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 169,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
169,138 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T69 PBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T69 PBA was last recorded at 169,138 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 7,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,232 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,906 miles
Average per year
4,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,138 miles
  • 2025 – 161,232 miles
  • 2024 – 158,807 miles
  • 2023 – 156,800 miles
  • 2022 – 147,808 miles
  • 2021 – 138,696 miles
  • 2020 – 136,749 miles
  • 2011 – 129,434 miles
  • 2010 – 121,468 miles
  • 2009 – 109,986 miles
  • 2008 – 102,122 miles
  • 2007 – 92,983 miles
  • 2006 – 79,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail169,138 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail169,138 miles (+7,906)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,138 miles
    Test number
    137090671794
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass161,232 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    161,232 miles
    Test number
    204971908118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail161,227 miles (+2,420)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,227 miles
    Test number
    927030010329
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass158,807 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    158,807 miles
    Test number
    482005388718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass156,800 miles (+8,992)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    156,800 miles
    Test number
    918197816444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,808 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    147,808 miles
    Test number
    566153616669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  7. Fail147,760 miles (+9,064)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,760 miles
    Test number
    913862325991
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  8. Pass138,696 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    138,696 miles
    Test number
    803285121589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail138,696 miles (+1,947)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,696 miles
    Test number
    132823549595
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass136,749 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    136,749 miles
    Test number
    920219672208
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  11. Fail136,749 miles (+7,315)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,749 miles
    Test number
    651637722641
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass129,434 miles (+7,966)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    129,434 miles
    Test number
    269393031361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,468 miles (+11,482)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    121,468 miles
    Test number
    871086730297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,986 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    109,986 miles
    Test number
    331268839461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,906 miles (+7,784)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,906 miles
    Test number
    800274439218
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass102,122 miles (+9,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    102,122 miles
    Test number
    381526538238
    • 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)
  17. Pass92,983 miles (+13,646)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    92,983 miles
    Test number
    822717227288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    79,337 miles
    Test number
    754185406273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T69 PBA

Does T69 PBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T69 PBA expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T69 PBA?
The MOT on T69 PBA expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T69 PBA done?
T69 PBA was recorded at 169,138 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,475 miles a year.
Has T69 PBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T69 PBA has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T69 PBA 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 T69 PBA find?
T69 PBA failed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area, and 3 more.

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