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GP56 PLJ

2006 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,892 mi
Last recorded48,892 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 PLJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 48,892 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 46,938 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 45,010 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 43,122 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear sill, starting to corrode ( Both sides )

Steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 29 Dec 2021 41,022 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 39,321 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 37,584 miles

OSF tyre has inner edge wear

Rear tyres appear low on pressure and have inner edge wear

Pass 28 Dec 2018 35,137 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 32,822 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 29,960 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 26,572 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 26,572 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 23,657 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 21,126 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 19,324 miles

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

front discs corroded and scored

Pass 28 Dec 2011 15,298 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2010 11,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 8,607 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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GP56 PLJ is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GP56 PLJ, 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 GP56 PLJ registered?

GP56 PLJ is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is GP56 PLJ safe to buy?

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