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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Lower both (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod insecurely attached Front outer (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end nut (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front lower both balls nuts( loose) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Lower both (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective jam nut insecure (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint securing nut/threads showing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure camber bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective jam not insecure (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached at link (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted carrier insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure camber bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
nearside front fog lamp not working
nearside rear coil spring position incorrect,still secure
offside rear outer sill damaged
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer sill damaged
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
handbrake lever has little reserve travel
Offside Rear Outer sill damaged
all 4 brake discs,minor wear and corrosion
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer sill damaged
Offside Rear brake pads getting low
Offside Rear tyre nearing limits
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer sill damaged
Offside Rear brake pads getting low
Offside Rear tyre nearing limits
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Under-tray fitted
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly Retaining bolt insecure (1.1.6 (a))
Rear Under-tray fitted
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine management light on
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SV55 VVJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SV55 VVJ, 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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SV55 VVJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 September 2005.
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