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GAL 8S

2006 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,157 mi
Last recorded27,157 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAL 8S
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 27,157 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 27,062 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 27,057 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 27,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 26,845 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 26,055 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 25,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four tyre valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 25,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 25,578 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 25,577 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 24,955 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 24,652 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 23,611 miles

slight surface corrosion underneath vehicle - full under-seal suggested

under-body guards restricting view

Pass 30 Oct 2015 17,210 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 12,079 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 8,650 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 7,254 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 6,033 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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GAL 8S is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 51,361 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 GAL 8S, 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 20 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAL 8S registered?

GAL 8S is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is GAL 8S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAL 8S shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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