Mechanical Condition Report

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  • VIN: 3TMCZ5AN2JM182552
  • MAKE Toyota
  • MODEL Tacoma
  • YEAR 2018
  • MILES 61,452

Inspector

  • Laura M
  • 4,232 BlueStar Inspections

Inspection Photos

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Inspection Checklist

  • Passed
  • See Details Detailed Explanation of Failing Observation
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Powertrain

Ignition / Electrical

Body / Frame / Exterior / Interior

  • Dash / Displays / Entertainment / Navigation / Security & Info Systems
  • Intelligent / Smart Systems
  • Interior lighting / Courtesy Lights
  • Glove Box / Storage Compartment / Cup Holders
  • Interior / Power Accessories
  • Door(s) / Gate / Hood / Hatch / Handles & Latches
  • Hood / Gate / Hatch / Trunk / Deck Lid Support
  • Body / Body Component / Weatherstrip / Moldings
  • Trunk / Rear Compartment
  • Engine Compartment
  •   Frame / Undercarriage See Details
  • Environmental Damage

Fluid Leaks / Level / Condition

TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS

Fluids

Engine Oil

Acceptable Acceptable

Transmission Fluid

Not Inspected Not Inspected

Power Steering Fluid

Full Clean

Coolant

Low Not Inspected

Brake Fluid

Acceptable Clean

Washer Fluid

Acceptable Acceptable

Transfer Case Fluid

Full Clean

Front Differential Fluid

Full Acceptable

Rear Differential Fluid

Full Clean

Filters

Engine Air Filter

Acceptable

Cabin Air Filter

Dirty

Battery

Battery

Good

Emissions

Monitor Status

Ready

Tires and Brakes

Driver Front

2/32 inch
Replace
10/32 inch
Acceptable

Driver Rear

7/32 inch
Acceptable
Drum brakes not measured
Drum brakes not measured

Passenger Front

4/32 inch
Near end of life
10/32 inch
Acceptable

Passenger Rear

6/32 inch
Acceptable
Drum brakes not measured
Drum brakes not measured

INSPECTOR COMMENTS AND PHOTOS

  • Passed
  • Safety
  • Emissions
  • Other
  • Additional Info

Test Drive

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments
Inspector Comments

Shimmy / vibration can be felt when driving.

(In steering wheel, Even speeds, Moderate)

Abnormal noise can be heard when vehicle is moving.

(Whirring/humming, This is likely audible tire noise. )

Safety / Vision

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments
Inspector Comments

Wiper blade has torn / damaged rubber.

(Both front)

Windshield has bullseye rock chip.

(Multiple bullseye rock chips)

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments

Headlight does not function properly.

(Left high beam inoperative)

Marker light does not function properly.

(Left front inoperative)

Wheels / Tires / Brakes

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments
Inspector Comments

Front tire tread cupped.

(Both)

Front tire has weather checking / cracking on sidewall and/or tread channels.

(Both, Tires are 6 year old. )

Vehicle is all-wheel drive and the tread difference between front and rear tires is 3/32nds or more.

Spacers installed on on front tires. Offset appears the same as rear.

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments

Rear tire has excessive weather checking / cracking on sidewall and/or tread channels.

(Both, Tires are 6 years. )

Rear tire has foreign object punctured in tread.

(Right, Nail)

Ignition / Electrical

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments
Inspector Comments

Battery is not secure in tray.

(Hold down hardware appears missing)

Body / Frame / Exterior / Interior

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments
Inspector Comments

Splash shield mounting hardware is missing.

(Under engine/transaxle)

Other

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments
 Positive vehicle performance characteristics
Inspector Comments

Heater and air conditioning performed well

4x4 functioned well in all ranges

Inspection Point
Result
 Frequently removed, lost or misplaced item present at the time of inspection
Inspector Comments

Owner's manual

Inspection Point
Result
 Positive test results at time of inspection
Inspector Comments

All OBD2 emissions monitors are ready

Brake fluid water content tests acceptable

Inspection Point
Result
 Additional inspection photos
Inspector Comments

Undercarriage

Inspection Point
Result
 Vehicle shows signs of impact. Left front. Repairs have been made.
Inspector Comments

 

Comments

Inspection Comments

All safety components of this vehicle were marked "acceptable" at the time of inspection.

At the time of inspection, all on-board diagnostic (OBD) readiness monitors were ready, the check engine light was operational with key on but not illuminated with engine running, and emissions components were marked "acceptable."

Seller Comments

This vehicle has new cabin and engine air filters. We also changed the oil.