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J889 TEC

1992 Toyota Emina

Gold Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,228 mi
Last recorded116,228 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1992 Toyota Emina142,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ889 TEC
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 116,228 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 116,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 112,346 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 107,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inneredge (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to off side cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 95,335 miles

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 95,331 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 93,311 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 90,426 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 90,426 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 86,631 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 86,631 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 82,157 miles

engine oil light on

Pass 19 Feb 2010 75,677 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 71,743 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 65,192 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/f indicator cornering side light inop

Fail 26 Feb 2008 65,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/f indicator cornering side light inop

Pass 14 Feb 2007 57,444 miles

O/S/F SIDE LI9GHT INDICATOR INOP

Fail 7 Feb 2007 57,444 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f indicator/road light inop

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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J889 TEC is a 1992 Toyota Emina in Gold with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Emina models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 142,629 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J889 TEC, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Emina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J889 TEC is a 1992 Toyota Emina, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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