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L249 EAB

1994 Toyota Emina

Green Diesel 2181cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

284,792 mi
Last recorded284,792 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Emina133,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL249 EAB
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,181cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 284,792 miles

under body seal added under vehicle

Fail 8 Mar 2025 284,792 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under body seal added under vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2024 282,410 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body seal added under vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2023 278,597 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 275,120 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 270,339 miles

under body seal added under vehicle

Pass 15 May 2019 262,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

under body seal added under vehicle

Fail 15 May 2019 262,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

under body seal added under vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 249,100 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 249,100 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 234,210 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 227,760 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 225,484 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

surface rust underneath vehicle but not affecting its strength

Pass 3 Dec 2011 223,008 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 221,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 221,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 202,361 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2008 188,810 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 176,491 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 161,507 miles

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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L249 EAB is a 1994 Toyota Emina in Green with a 2,181cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Emina models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 133,786 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 L249 EAB, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Emina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L249 EAB is a 1994 Toyota Emina, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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