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L326 SGW

1993 Toyota Emina

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

197,472 mi
Last recorded197,472 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota Emina136,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL326 SGW
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 197,472 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front shock absorbers weak

Headlight lenses matted

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2013 197,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front shock absorbers weak

Headlight lenses matted

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2012 190,053 miles

Damage to rear of vehicle/rear lamps

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Headlight lenses matted

Transmission noise from front axle/gearbox when carrying out brake test

Fail 3 Oct 2012 190,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Damage to rear of vehicle/rear lamps

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Headlight lenses matted

Transmission noise from front axle/gearbox when carrying out brake test

Pass 4 Jul 2011 185,034 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2010 173,129 miles

Damage to rear lamps

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Oil leak

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2009 164,439 miles

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

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

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

front propshaft mount nut missing

Fail 11 Jul 2009 16,439 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front propshaft mount nut missing

Pass 18 Jul 2008 152,224 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 152,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2007 139,044 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Jul 2007 139,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jul 2006 123,331 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 122,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 May 2006 119,267 miles

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

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

unable to check emissions to exssesive black smoke

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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L326 SGW is a 1993 Toyota Emina in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L326 SGW, 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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What year was L326 SGW registered?

L326 SGW is a 1993 Toyota Emina, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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