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V440 PHJ

2007 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Toyota MR294,628 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV440 PHJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024
Fail 21 Aug 2024 69,335 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 69,287 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 65,623 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 65,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 65,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 65,627 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 63,767 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 63,763 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 62,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

handbrake just met requirements

Pass 13 Aug 2016 61,159 miles

handbrake just met requirements

nail in n/s front tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2016 61,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake just met requirements

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,069 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 58,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers in front boot compartment obsuring veiw of components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,525 miles

the rear handbrake efficiencies on both sides have only just met the required efficiency and would benefit from further attention

Pass 14 May 2012 53,743 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 53,743 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 52,346 miles

ALL TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

Coolant leak

REAR BRAKE DISCS WERE RUSTY(CLEARED UP WITH BRAKE TEST)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 52,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ALL TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

REAR BRAKE DISCS WERE RUSTY(CLEARED UP WITH BRAKE TEST)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,459 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fog light security

Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,456 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 48,391 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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V440 PHJ is a 2007 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 94,628 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 V440 PHJ, 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 19 years old, this Toyota MR2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V440 PHJ registered?

V440 PHJ is a 2007 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 May 2007.

Is V440 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V440 PHJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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