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L42 FFX

1993 Toyota Emina

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,506 mi
Last recorded106,506 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Toyota Emina136,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 FFX
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 106,506 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2014 106,502 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

All tyres perished

Beam image poor

Knocking from engine

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 103,312 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 103,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,512 miles

Oil leak

both headlamps have a poor beam image

long handbrake travel

Fail 10 Aug 2012 94,305 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both headlamps have a poor beam image

long handbrake travel

Pass 9 Aug 2011 86,770 miles

Oil leak

both front headlamps have a poor beam image

Fail 9 Aug 2011 86,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

both front headlamps have a poor beam image

Pass 11 Aug 2010 79,164 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 74,508 miles

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

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

poor patern on headlights

Pass 6 Aug 2008 69,966 miles

both headlamps poor pattern

Pass 7 Aug 2007 65,072 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 65,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 56,532 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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L42 FFX is a 1993 Toyota Emina in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L42 FFX, 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 L42 FFX registered?

L42 FFX is a 1993 Toyota Emina, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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