Toyota Altezza
Registered from 2000 to 2010.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2000 2.0 petrol. 3 of 15 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 67% | 2 |
| Lights and electrics | 67% | 2 |
| Suspension | 67% | 2 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 33% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits
- Headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing
- Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 67% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- Suspension — 67% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Exhaust and emissions — 33% of its failures
- Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits
- Lights and electrics — 67% of its failures
- Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning