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K490 HEG

1992 Toyota Emina

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,610 mi
Last recorded171,610 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Toyota Emina142,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK490 HEG
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 171,610 miles

Battery insecure.

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 171,605 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure.

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 144,398 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres scrubbing

Pass 14 Feb 2011 144,398 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres scrubbing

Fail 25 Jan 2010 127,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 127,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2009 114,658 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 114,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 95,200 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 102,620 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 86,221 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 86,221 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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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K490 HEG is a 1992 Toyota Emina in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 K490 HEG, 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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What year was K490 HEG registered?

K490 HEG is a 1992 Toyota Emina, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is K490 HEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K490 HEG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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