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J4 GKN

1995 Toyota Emina

Gold Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

206,200 mi
Last recorded206,200 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Toyota Emina132,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 GKN
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 206,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2015 205,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 195,239 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 195,239 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 185,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre secondary tread worn smooth on inner and outer edges

rear wiper rubber damage

Fail 12 Mar 2013 185,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre secondary tread worn smooth on inner and outer edges

rear wiper rubber damage

Pass 19 Mar 2012 178,672 miles

Oil leak

nearside mirror slightly insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2011 169,294 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

nearside mirror slightly insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2010 160,089 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside mirror slightly insecure

nearside rear torsion bar bush deteriorated

signs of runout on rear footbrake

Fail 16 Feb 2010 160,089 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside mirror slightly insecure

nearside rear torsion bar bush deteriorated

signs of runout on rear footbrake

Pass 21 Feb 2009 153,647 miles

rear wiper rubber damage

Fail 21 Feb 2009 153,647 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear wiper rubber damage

Pass 25 Feb 2008 147,403 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear tow ball close to obstructing vision of number plate

Fail 22 Feb 2008 147,403 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear tow ball close to obstructing vision of number plate

Pass 25 Oct 2006 140,599 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 140,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Toyota Emina?

Based on 26,102 MOT tests across 2,733 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
7,794
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,499
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,494
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,441
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,238
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1,018
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J4 GKN is a 1995 Toyota Emina in Gold with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Emina models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 132,771 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Emina fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J4 GKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Emina typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Toyota Emina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J4 GKN is a 1995 Toyota Emina, first registered on 1 October 1995.

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