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Toyota MR2

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,794 cc

Y38 PLKMOT history

Y38 PLK is a black petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 23 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
114,790 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 PLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 PLK was last recorded at 114,790 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,314 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
476 miles
Average per year
4,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,790 miles
  • 2025 – 114,314 miles
  • 2024 – 113,563 miles
  • 2023 – 112,735 miles
  • 2022 – 111,859 miles
  • 2021 – 110,295 miles
  • 2015 – 89,304 miles
  • 2014 – 79,492 miles
  • 2013 – 71,433 miles
  • 2012 – 65,229 miles
  • 2011 – 58,578 miles
  • 2010 – 54,514 miles
  • 2009 – 49,339 miles
  • 2008 – 43,865 miles
  • 2007 – 37,401 miles
  • 2006 – 30,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,790 miles
  • AdvisoryMil light on

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Chip in screen zone A

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,790 miles (+476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    114,790 miles
    Test number
    188183584071
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  2. Pass114,314 miles (+751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,314 miles
    Test number
    958343150202
    • AdvisoryMil light on dash

  3. Pass113,563 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,563 miles
    Test number
    714320371657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,562 miles (+827)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,562 miles
    Test number
    739054567767
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,735 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    112,735 miles
    Test number
    484066264330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,733 miles (+874)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,733 miles
    Test number
    133175586360
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass111,859 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    111,859 miles
    Test number
    884643851379
    • AdvisoryChip in screen zone A

  8. Fail111,857 miles (+16)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,857 miles
    Test number
    299102692703
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen zone A

  9. Fail111,841 miles (+1,546)4 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,841 miles
    Test number
    901356839839
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre unrepairable.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass110,295 miles (+20,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    110,295 miles
    Test number
    170669294268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass89,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    89,304 miles
    Test number
    353715705606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail89,303 miles (+9,811)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,303 miles
    Test number
    988864343281
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass79,492 miles5 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,492 miles
    Test number
    227602684441
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteAll brake ferrules slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth front headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • NoteFront and rear anti roll bars slightly corroded
    • NoteFront and rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded
    • NoteFront suspension struts and lower suspension arms slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn outer edge
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted inner face
    • NoteRear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

  14. Fail79,492 miles (+8,059)1 repaired5 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,492 miles
    Test number
    279772384445
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteAll brake ferrules slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth front headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • NoteFront and rear anti roll bars slightly corroded
    • NoteFront and rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded
    • NoteFront suspension struts and lower suspension arms slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn outer edge
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted inner face
    • NoteRear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

  15. Pass71,433 miles (+6,204)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,433 miles
    Test number
    607481663173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,229 miles (+6,651)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,229 miles
    Test number
    196368462131
    • NoteFront brake discs coroded on inside face

  17. Pass58,578 miles (+4,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,578 miles
    Test number
    508414871161
    • 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)

  18. Pass54,514 miles (+5,175)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,514 miles
    Test number
    782884270185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,339 miles (+5,474)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,339 miles
    Test number
    483161569139
    • NoteNearside tyre has a little cut in side wall

  20. Pass43,865 miles (+6,464)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,865 miles
    Test number
    860257858119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass37,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,401 miles
    Test number
    834400487116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,401 miles (+7,342)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,401 miles
    Test number
    293610687138
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front inner brake pads very worn 90%

  23. Pass30,059 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,059 miles
    Test number
    302729276147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,050 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,050 miles
    Test number
    353607676104
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about Y38 PLK

Does Y38 PLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y38 PLK is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y38 PLK?
The MOT on Y38 PLK is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y38 PLK done?
Y38 PLK was recorded at 114,790 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,289 miles a year.
Has Y38 PLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 PLK has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y38 PLK 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 Y38 PLK find?
Y38 PLK passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: mil light on.

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