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GY56 LHR

2006 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,138 mi
Last recorded86,138 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 LHR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 86,138 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened weeping oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened weeping oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 84,525 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 83,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 83,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,438 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 81,149 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 81,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 77,755 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 70,128 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 62,131 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 53,763 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,635 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 41,808 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 39,241 miles

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 39,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 35,878 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,866 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 33,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,589 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,783 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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GY56 LHR is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY56 LHR, 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 GY56 LHR registered?

GY56 LHR is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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