Mechanical Condition Report
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- VIN: 5TEMU52N66Z261721
- MAKE Toyota
- MODEL Tacoma
- YEAR 2006
- MILES 137,424
Inspector

- Kevin D
- 34 yrs experience; ASE, safety, emissions certified
- 3,933 BlueStar Inspections
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Test Drive
Safety / Vision
Fuel / Emissions / Exhaust
HVAC / Cooling
Wheels / Tires / Brakes
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Parking Brake System
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Spare Tire / Jack / Lug Wrench / Hardware
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Tire Wear / Condition Front
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Tire Wear / Condition Rear
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Tire Rotation
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Brake System / Hoses / Lines Front
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Brake System / Hoses / Lines Rear
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Steering / Suspension
Powertrain
Ignition / Electrical
Body / Frame / Exterior / Interior
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Dash / Displays / Entertainment / Navigation / Security & Info Systems
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Intelligent / Smart Systems
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Interior lighting / Courtesy Lights
- Glove Box / Storage Compartment / Cup Holders See Details
- Interior / Power Accessories See Details
- Door(s) / Gate / Hood / Hatch / Handles & Latches See Details
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Hood / Gate / Hatch / Trunk / Deck Lid Support
- Body / Body Component / Weatherstrip / Moldings See Details
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Trunk / Rear Compartment
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Engine Compartment
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Frame / Undercarriage
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Environmental Damage
Fluid Leaks / Level / Condition
- Coolant Level / Condition / Protection / PH See Details
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Engine Oil Level / Condition
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Brake Fluid Level / Condition
- Clutch Fluid Level / Condition
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Power Steering Fluid Level / Condition
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Transmission Fluid Level / Condition
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Fluid Leaks
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Front Differential Fluid Level / Condition
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Rear Differential Fluid Level / Condition
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Transfer Case Fluid Level / Condition
Fluids 
Engine Oil
Transmission Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
Coolant
Brake Fluid
Transfer Case Fluid
Front Differential Fluid
Rear Differential Fluid
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Safety
Emissions
Other
Additional Info
Test Drive
Safety / Vision
Plastic headlight lens appears hazy / cloudy.
(The left headlamp lens is slightly hazy/cloudy. The left fog lamp lens is very hazy/cloudy.  Since the headlamp and fog light on the right side are both damaged and will need replaced advise restoring both of the left side lenses to match new lenses that will be required on the right side. )
Reverse light does not function properly.
(Left inoperative)
Safety light (Fog / DRL) does not function properly.
(Right fog lamp inoperative)
Exterior light lamp and/or housing is damaged/broken.
(Left tail lamp assembly is cracked. Right headlamp assembly is badly broken. Right front fog lamp is broken and partially filled with water. )
Fuel / Emissions / Exhaust
Wheels / Tires / Brakes
Front tire wearing unevenly.
(Both, Feathered, Inside edge, Outside edge, Also, the front tires are mismatched brands. The left front is a Big O, and the right front is a BF good rich. )
Front tire has weather checking / cracking on sidewall and/or tread channels.
(Left, Side wall)
Steering / Suspension
Powertrain
Ignition / Electrical
Body / Frame / Exterior / Interior
Right rear power window does not function properly.
(Will not go up with the individual switch. It does go down with the individual switch. It does goes up and down with the master switch. )
Interior component damaged/broken.
(Power window/power lock plastic bezel that fits into the left front door panel is loose and broken. It pulls right out. )
Hood release / latch does not function properly.
(The hood will not latch and is only held down by the secondary safety latch. This is a safety issue. )
The right front door will not open properly because it binds on the damaged right front fender. You have to put a screwdriver in to pry the fender up in order to get the door to open. 
Molding is damaged/missing.
(Left front door air deflector molding at the top of the door is broken. )
Body component is damaged/missing.
(Entire right front end has significant impact damage. This includes the right front fender, the front bumper, the grill, the hood, and the right headlamp assembly. )
The right rear door has slight body damage just beneath the window.
The right front door has slight body damage just beneath the window.
The hood will not properly latch and is currently being held down by the secondary latch. This is due to the body damage on the front end. 
The rear bumper is damaged on the left side.
The tailgate is missing the strikers for the latches and will not close. It is always in the down position or needs to be removed. 
Fluid Leaks / Level / Condition
Other
Vehicle has surpassed manufacturer's recommended service life for spark plugs. Advise maintenance record check. There is no rough running condition present at time of inspection.
Comments
Inspection Comments
Seller Comments
This vehicle has new cabin and engine air filters. We also changed the oil.
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."