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Toyota MR2

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc

T896 LYBMOT history

T896 LYB is a green petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2024
Mileage
134,008 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T896 LYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2024
Latest MOT test
12 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T896 LYB was last recorded at 134,008 miles on 12 May 2023, 4,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jul 2019: 125,425 miles, lower than 126,682 miles on 20 Apr 2018.

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
129,983 miles · 23 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,025 miles
Average per year
4,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,008 miles
  • 2022 – 129,983 miles
  • 2021 – 126,016 miles
  • 2019 – 125,433 miles
  • 2018 – 126,682 miles
  • 2016 – 122,014 miles
  • 2015 – 115,133 miles
  • 2014 – 107,509 miles
  • 2013 – 96,991 miles
  • 2012 – 90,388 miles
  • 2011 – 88,245 miles
  • 2010 – 85,534 miles
  • 2009 – 82,763 miles
  • 2008 – 81,952 miles
  • 2007 – 70,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,008 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,008 miles (+4,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    134,008 miles
    Test number
    377577928252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass129,983 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,983 miles
    Test number
    407545321122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail129,962 miles (+3,946)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,962 miles
    Test number
    890549461822
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass126,016 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,016 miles
    Test number
    958308350021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,433 miles
    Test number
    176714709989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,429 miles (+4)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,429 miles
    Test number
    789783036900
    • DangerousOil lamp on
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded but not holed

  7. Fail125,425 miles (-1,257)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,425 miles
    Test number
    185167106306
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded but not holed

  8. Pass126,682 miles (+4,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    126,682 miles
    Test number
    426333080991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  9. Fail122,681 miles (+667)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,681 miles
    Test number
    749886305831
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  10. Pass122,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    122,014 miles
    Test number
    956205116647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,014 miles (+6,881)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,014 miles
    Test number
    172652386855
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass115,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    115,133 miles
    Test number
    835638695168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,133 miles (+7,624)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,133 miles
    Test number
    656124595162
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass107,509 miles (+164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    107,509 miles
    Test number
    948366494104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail107,345 miles (+10,354)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,345 miles
    Test number
    139965184103
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass96,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    96,991 miles
    Test number
    278633593439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,991 miles (+6,603)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,991 miles
    Test number
    238884683114
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass90,388 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    90,388 miles
    Test number
    298692132451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,337 miles (+2,092)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,337 miles
    Test number
    805440532104
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  20. Pass88,245 miles (+2,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    88,245 miles
    Test number
    656226441107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass85,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    85,534 miles
    Test number
    932208050111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail85,530 miles (+2,767)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,530 miles
    Test number
    410438650168
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass82,763 miles (+811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    82,763 miles
    Test number
    930909559171
    • 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)

  24. Pass81,952 miles (+11,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    81,952 miles
    Test number
    454318598245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass70,583 miles (+5,075)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    70,583 miles
    Test number
    890757697291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,508 miles
    Test number
    811088607098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T896 LYB

Does T896 LYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T896 LYB expired on 11 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T896 LYB?
The MOT on T896 LYB expired on 11 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T896 LYB done?
T896 LYB was recorded at 134,008 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2023, an average of 4,192 miles a year.
Has T896 LYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T896 LYB has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T896 LYB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T896 LYB find?
T896 LYB passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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