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DN55 RTO

2006 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,266 mi
Last recorded104,266 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 RTO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 104,266 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 104,266 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 98,740 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly on visual inspection (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 90,281 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 86,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 86,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 71,545 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 71,545 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,101 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside parking brake has little effort when fully applied

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Jul 2020 53,511 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 53,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front strut dust covers split

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 51,431 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front strut dust covers split allowing ingress of dirt

Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,352 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,058 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,597 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 43,977 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,064 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 43,064 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 41,496 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,300 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,239 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 28,741 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,380 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 22,379 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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DN55 RTO 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DN55 RTO, 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 DN55 RTO registered?

DN55 RTO is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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