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L273 NBV

1993 Toyota Emina

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

191,192 mi
Last recorded191,192 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1993 Toyota Emina136,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 NBV
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 191,192 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 191,192 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 180,496 miles

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

engine oil leak

hand brake travel high

Fail 12 Nov 2015 180,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

engine oil leak

hand brake travel high

Pass 7 Nov 2014 168,489 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front rack arm joints have slight play

Fail 5 Nov 2014 168,489 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both front rack arm joints have slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2013 154,288 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 150,012 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2011 148,252 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 148,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 148,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

knock/rattle from engine

Pass 16 Nov 2009 127,796 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 127,718 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 122,280 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 122,278 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 115,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front propshaft rattling

Fail 2 Nov 2007 115,185 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front propshaft rattling

Pass 2 Nov 2006 108,462 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 108,425 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 97,308 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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L273 NBV is a 1993 Toyota Emina in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Emina models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 136,825 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 L273 NBV, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Emina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L273 NBV is a 1993 Toyota Emina, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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