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MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA MR2s year 1985

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mot history
Pass percent:57.91%
(The average a petrol TOYOTA MR2 year 1985 passes without issue)
Based on:2,024 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|215
Headlamp aim out of alignment173
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort159
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively115
Registration plate lamp issues103
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|98
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|86
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|60
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|59
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|57
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|56
Rear brake binding50
Brake pipe excessively corroded49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle48
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|47
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|46
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|46
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|38
Brake hose excessively deteriorated36
Registration plate issues32
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|23
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|22
Windscreen has damage21
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|20
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|20
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|18
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|18
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|18
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|18
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|17
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|16
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|16
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|15
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|14
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))13
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|13
Horn not working |1.6.2a|12
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|12
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|12
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|11
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|11
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))9
Rear brake application uneven9
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|9
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement9
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|8
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|8
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|7
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|7
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|7
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|6
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||6
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement6
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|5
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|5
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|5
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|5
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Front brake application uneven5
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|4
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|4
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|3
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|3
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|3
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|3
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|3
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|3
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3

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