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GV06 LYP

2006 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,220 mi
Last recorded108,220 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 LYP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 108,220 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 108,220 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2025 95,258 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 85,003 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 85,001 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 74,751 miles

emissions only just met requirements

under-trays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2023 74,743 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

emissions only just met requirements

under-trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2022 63,810 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 52,987 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 52,983 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,448 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 44,649 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 43,728 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2018 43,629 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2017 42,457 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 41,656 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 39,388 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 37,897 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2014 36,081 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 33,864 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 29,722 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 25,682 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 21,417 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 16,450 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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GV06 LYP is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GV06 LYP, 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 GV06 LYP registered?

GV06 LYP is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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