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L538 XLR

2005 Toyota Emina

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

196,788 mi
Last recorded196,788 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Toyota Emina121,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 XLR
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 196,788 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both front brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2010 196,884 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 196,476 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 196,476 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,240 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 182,366 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 16,076 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 16,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 May 2007 143,768 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 122,399 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 122,399 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 10,507 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 10,507 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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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L538 XLR is a 2005 Toyota Emina in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Emina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 121,209 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 L538 XLR, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Emina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L538 XLR registered?

L538 XLR is a 2005 Toyota Emina, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is L538 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L538 XLR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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