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BPY 38

2006 Toyota MR2

Purple Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,157 mi
Last recorded52,157 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPY 38
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 52,157 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 52,145 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 52,125 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 52,125 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 52,109 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 52,109 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 52,075 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 52,075 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,448 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 51,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 48,654 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

heavy perishing both front tyres attention needed

offside rear tyre low on pressure attention needed

Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,486 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,108 miles

nearside front wiper starting to split

Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,516 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,677 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 24,502 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 19,543 miles

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Pass 10 Jul 2009 10,944 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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BPY 38 is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Purple with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BPY 38, 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 BPY 38 registered?

BPY 38 is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 July 2006.

Is BPY 38 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPY 38 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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