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Toyota MR2

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T79 TAVMOT history

T79 TAV is a blue petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
143,816 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 TAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T79 TAV was last recorded at 143,816 miles on 15 May 2026, 1,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,424 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,392 miles
Average per year
3,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,816 miles
  • 2025 – 142,424 miles
  • 2024 – 139,196 miles
  • 2023 – 137,681 miles
  • 2022 – 136,023 miles
  • 2021 – 133,906 miles
  • 2020 – 133,890 miles
  • 2013 – 133,815 miles
  • 2012 – 128,309 miles
  • 2011 – 118,155 miles
  • 2010 – 106,318 miles
  • 2009 – 94,903 miles
  • 2008 – 83,973 miles
  • 2007 – 73,811 miles
  • 2006 – 68,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,816 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    143,816 miles
    Test number
    896878993661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,816 miles (+1,392)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,816 miles
    Test number
    577960193018
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass142,424 miles (+3,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    142,424 miles
    Test number
    483793677697
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,196 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    139,196 miles
    Test number
    629362354073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,681 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    137,681 miles
    Test number
    121906393367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,654 miles (+1,631)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,654 miles
    Test number
    307557268478
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass136,023 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    136,023 miles
    Test number
    285795911830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,941 miles (+2,035)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,941 miles
    Test number
    609149626560
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass133,906 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    133,906 miles
    Test number
    812449444367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,890 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,890 miles
    Test number
    763609739633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,815 miles (+5,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    133,815 miles
    Test number
    306177673150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass128,309 miles (+10,154)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    128,309 miles
    Test number
    116618752102
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear braces between chassis and bulkhead corroded.

  13. Pass118,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    118,155 miles
    Test number
    249681651181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,155 miles (+11,837)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,155 miles
    Test number
    978591351141
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass106,318 miles (+11,415)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    106,318 miles
    Test number
    271706550412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,903 miles (+10,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    94,903 miles
    Test number
    174640669173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass83,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    83,973 miles
    Test number
    722231568183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,972 miles (+10,161)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,972 miles
    Test number
    434971868105
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass73,811 miles (+5,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    73,811 miles
    Test number
    921682267162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass68,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    68,227 miles
    Test number
    531591866121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T79 TAV

Does T79 TAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T79 TAV is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T79 TAV?
The MOT on T79 TAV is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T79 TAV done?
T79 TAV was recorded at 143,816 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 3,793 miles a year.
Has T79 TAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 TAV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T79 TAV 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 T79 TAV find?
T79 TAV passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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