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K334 XEL

1997 Toyota Mr

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

191,735 mi
Last recorded191,735 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK334 XEL
MakeToyota
ModelMr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2008 191,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2007 185,240 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED

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

STREEING RACK HASE SLIGHT PLAY N/S

Fail 11 Jul 2007 185,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLEY PERISHED

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT STEERING RACK

Fail 30 Jun 2007 185,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

handbrake has a lot of travel

slight play detected in steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2006 183,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Mr?

Based on 884 MOT tests across 180 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
4,284
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
parking brake recording little or no effort 72
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 55
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K334 XEL is a 1997 Toyota Mr in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

The most common reason a Toyota Mr fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K334 XEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Mr typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Mr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K334 XEL is a 1997 Toyota Mr, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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