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Toyota MR2

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,794 cc

X797 VPJMOT history

X797 VPJ is a green petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 2 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
155,952 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X797 VPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X797 VPJ was last recorded at 155,952 miles on 12 Apr 2026, 11,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,322 miles · 25 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
11,630 miles
Average per year
5,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,952 miles
  • 2024 – 144,322 miles
  • 2022 – 133,065 miles
  • 2020 – 125,038 miles
  • 2019 – 123,096 miles
  • 2018 – 120,897 miles
  • 2017 – 117,627 miles
  • 2016 – 116,447 miles
  • 2015 – 115,289 miles
  • 2014 – 109,337 miles
  • 2013 – 104,660 miles
  • 2012 – 102,384 miles
  • 2011 – 99,794 miles
  • 2010 – 97,541 miles
  • 2009 – 96,607 miles
  • 2008 – 94,899 miles
  • 2007 – 87,897 miles
  • 2006 – 54,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,952 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,952 miles (+11,630)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    155,952 miles
    Test number
    270098902203
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass144,322 miles (+11,257)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,322 miles
    Test number
    959726438308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,065 miles (+8,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    133,065 miles
    Test number
    923759767294
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass125,038 miles (+1,942)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,038 miles
    Test number
    158481092967
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r inner sills damaged
  5. Pass123,096 miles (+2,199)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,096 miles
    Test number
    590659235055
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear o/s and n/s slightly damaged
  6. Pass120,897 miles (+3,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,897 miles
    Test number
    306365818028
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass117,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,627 miles
    Test number
    965115753099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Fail117,627 miles (+1,180)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,627 miles
    Test number
    910877030391
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass116,447 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    116,447 miles
    Test number
    628606683573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,289 miles (+5,952)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    115,289 miles
    Test number
    284215636937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,337 miles (+4,677)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    109,337 miles
    Test number
    885801954211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracks side wall
  12. Pass104,660 miles (+2,276)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    104,660 miles
    Test number
    128902243238
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight cracks all 4 tyres
  13. Pass102,384 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,384 miles
    Test number
    486127342278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,794 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    99,794 miles
    Test number
    469205551238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,541 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    97,541 miles
    Test number
    694189340271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,607 miles (+1,708)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    96,607 miles
    Test number
    990082759261
    • NoteAdvise under guards fitted to vehicle
  17. Pass94,899 miles (+7,002)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    94,899 miles
    Test number
    780336058277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,897 miles (+33,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    87,897 miles
    Test number
    734229377181
    • 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)
  19. Pass54,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    54,354 miles
    Test number
    502222676163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X797 VPJ

Does X797 VPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X797 VPJ is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X797 VPJ?
The MOT on X797 VPJ is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X797 VPJ done?
X797 VPJ was recorded at 155,952 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2026, an average of 5,129 miles a year.
Has X797 VPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X797 VPJ has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on X797 VPJ 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 X797 VPJ find?
X797 VPJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de bushes.

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