MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA MRs year 1990

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Pass percent:50.65%

(The average a petrol TOYOTA MR year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:154 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Headlamp aim out of alignment	15
Registration plate lamp issues	12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Registration plate issues	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Centre Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Brake pipe excessively corroded	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1

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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Headlamp aim out of alignment	15
Registration plate lamp issues	12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Registration plate issues	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Centre Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Brake pipe excessively corroded	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1

MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA MRs year 1990

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