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87,960 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Handbrake has long travel
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 to pinion housing (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 to pinion housing (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))
EM light is on
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
EM light is on
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED
COVERS FITTED UNDER VEHICLE
FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
N/S/F/ TYRE CRACKED
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All power steering pipes corroded
Engine management light illuminated car registered before 1 July 2003
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear inner sills have slight corrosion on surface
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of exhaust / hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All power steering pipes corroded
Engine management light illuminated car registered before 1 July 2003
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear inner sills have slight corrosion on surface
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement brake caliper. (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Anti roll bar corroded
Engine management light on
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All (2.3.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front anti roll bar corroded on surface
Front both brake discs slight corrosion on surface edge
Front tyres slightly perished on outer surface
Offside Front coil spring corroded on top
Rear both brake discs slight corrosion on surface edge
Rear both hand brake cable mounting areas corroded
Rear sump has slight mist of oil
engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
engine light illuminated
under-trays fitted obscuring underside components rear/front
underside power steering main pipe slightly corroded
underside steering column flexi joint slightly corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.D.3a)
Front anti roll bar corroded on surface
Front both brake discs slight corrosion on surface edge
Front tyres slightly perished on outer surface
Offside Front coil spring corroded on top
Rear both brake discs slight corrosion on surface edge
Rear both hand brake cable mounting areas corroded
Rear sump has slight mist of oil
engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
engine light illuminated
under-trays fitted obscuring underside components rear/front
underside power steering main pipe slightly corroded
underside steering column flexi joint slightly corroded
Both Sides Front Inner Rack Arms Have Slight Play
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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W78 XCX is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
Across all 2000 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,159 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 W78 XCX, 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 26 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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W78 XCX is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 March 2000.
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