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Toyota MR2

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,800 cc

T78 ABYMOT history

T78 ABY is a grey petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023 and it has passed 5 of 9 MOT tests, with 98,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2023
Mileage
98,942 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2022
MOT tests
9
5 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 ABY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 ABY was last recorded at 98,942 miles on 19 Dec 2022, 1,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,841 miles · 2 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,101 miles
Average per year
2,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,942 miles
  • 2021 – 97,841 miles
  • 2020 – 95,328 miles
  • 2019 – 92,083 miles
  • 2018 – 87,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,942 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryLight corrosion to most suspension components

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,942 miles (+1,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    98,942 miles
    Test number
    330375726303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to most suspension components

  2. Pass97,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,841 miles
    Test number
    517674396990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail97,841 miles (+2,513)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,841 miles
    Test number
    120177608743
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  4. Pass95,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,328 miles
    Test number
    841056512305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,328 miles (+3,245)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,328 miles
    Test number
    826325019307
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  6. Pass92,083 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,083 miles
    Test number
    703286607821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail92,083 miles (+4,272)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,083 miles
    Test number
    106669317586
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass87,811 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,811 miles
    Test number
    400716661438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Fail87,811 miles3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,811 miles
    Test number
    913058374167
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Questions about T78 ABY

Does T78 ABY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T78 ABY expired on 18 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T78 ABY?
The MOT on T78 ABY expired on 18 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T78 ABY done?
T78 ABY was recorded at 98,942 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2022, an average of 2,769 miles a year.
Has T78 ABY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 ABY has failed 4 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T78 ABY 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 T78 ABY find?
T78 ABY passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to underside; light corrosion to most suspension components.

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