MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,323 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front brake discs slightly worn and pitted (nearside and offside)
nearside and offside outer sills slightly damaged
rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted (nearside and offside)
slight signs of fluid dampness around front brake callipers (not leaking under pressure)
slight wear in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes
surface corrosion to underbody in places
underbody trays fitted which restrict inspection of some testable items
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front brake discs slightly worn and pitted (nearside and offside)
nearside and offside outer sills slightly damaged
rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted (nearside and offside)
slight signs of fluid dampness around front brake callipers (not leaking under pressure)
slight wear in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes
surface corrosion to underbody in places
underbody trays fitted which restrict inspection of some testable items
front seat belts not locking sometimes
o/s and n/s outer cills damaged
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
front seat belts not locking sometimes
o/s and n/s outer cills damaged
advise o/s/f secondary side lamp inoprative
advise wheels on wrong axels
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?
Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.
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J490 XAJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2005 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,856 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 J490 XAJ, 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 21 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J490 XAJ registered?
J490 XAJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is J490 XAJ safe to buy?
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