MOT Status
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Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all 4 d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
both front tyres close to inner wheel archers
exhaust flexie deteriorated
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
both front tyres been fouling on inner archers
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached inner bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached top bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All Suspension Components Corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Support Braces Corroded
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear inner sill and jacking points corroded
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
parking brake just met the required limit,it needs adjustments or repair
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear inner sill and jacking points corroded
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
parking brake just met the required limit,it needs adjustments or repair
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower ball joint bolts loose (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s n/s rears (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?
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FJZ 355 is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1998 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 102,678 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 FJZ 355, 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 28 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FJZ 355 is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 November 1998.
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