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M279 TVU

2003 Toyota Mr

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,135 mi
Last recorded139,135 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 TVU
MakeToyota
ModelMr
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 139,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 139,195 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise leak of oil at front

advise n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2008 113,762 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 113,762 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 101,934 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 101,933 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M279 TVU is a 2003 Toyota Mr in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M279 TVU, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Mr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M279 TVU registered?

M279 TVU is a 2003 Toyota Mr, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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