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GV56 OBC

2006 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,481 mi
Last recorded68,481 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 OBC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 68,481 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 65,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 65,712 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 62,455 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 59,955 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 58,971 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 58,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 56,372 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 56,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 53,470 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,900 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)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 50,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 48,067 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 45,428 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,986 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 38,186 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,127 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 29,545 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 25,908 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)

corrosion to rear disc inner faces

Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,929 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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GV56 OBC is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GV56 OBC, 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 GV56 OBC registered?

GV56 OBC is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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