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ALY 12

1999 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,173 mi
Last recorded86,173 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota MR2104,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALY 12
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 86,173 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 85,457 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2023 84,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody rusty

Fail 6 Nov 2023 84,663 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2022 83,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 78,199 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 78,171 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 75,313 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 73,659 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 73,068 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 73,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/flooring (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 72,656 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 72,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion at sill area offside and nearside

engine rough running

Pass 29 May 2015 71,437 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

damage on nearside front sill and lower wing

front brake back plates missing/corroded

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

nearside front tyre well worn inner edge,advise replacement

slight judder offside front brake

slight play offside front ball joint

Fail 28 May 2015 71,437 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

damage on nearside front sill and lower wing

front brake back plates missing/corroded

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

nearside front tyre well worn inner edge,advise replacement

slight judder offside front brake

slight play offside front ball joint

Pass 11 Jul 2013 69,184 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,864 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake imbalance 22% max permitted 25%

near and offside front tyres are worn on inner edges, suggest wheel alignment fault

Pass 9 Jun 2011 67,572 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight bind from nearside front brake

Pass 21 Jun 2010 67,505 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 66,998 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 66,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 65,982 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 64,684 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 64,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 62,401 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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ALY 12 is a 1999 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1999 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 104,990 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALY 12, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 27 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ALY 12 is a 1999 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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