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GR55 OBK

2006 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,872 mi
Last recorded72,872 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 OBK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 72,872 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 69,945 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 69,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 67,271 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 64,562 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 60,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 55,759 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 55,759 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 53,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs backing plates corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 51,212 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 49,576 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 45,379 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 42,737 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 38,883 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,531 miles

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

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

front tyre(s) deteriated/cracking

rear tyre(s) deteriated/cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,571 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,971 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 21,417 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Feb 2010 19,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 15,508 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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GR55 OBK is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GR55 OBK, 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.

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What year was GR55 OBK registered?

GR55 OBK is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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