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GY56 YVC

2006 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,079 mi
Last recorded52,079 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 YVC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 52,079 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 50,827 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 50,766 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 50,190 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 49,896 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 49,741 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 49,719 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 49,598 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake slightly low effort

Pass 26 Mar 2018 47,922 miles

Nearside park brake effort low

front and rear brakes binding slightly

rear tyres cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2016 46,358 miles

Front tyre valves cracking

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2016 46,351 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front tyre valves cracking

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,188 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Pass 13 Oct 2014 43,569 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,552 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 31,783 miles

reverse lights in/op

Pass 3 Sep 2011 30,149 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,933 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,101 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 YVC is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YVC, 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 GY56 YVC registered?

GY56 YVC is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is GY56 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY56 YVC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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