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L556 XLR

1994 Toyota Emina

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,329 mi
Last recorded83,329 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Emina133,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 XLR
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 83,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 83,325 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 83,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 123,397 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 123,397 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 121,826 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 121,826 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 114,255 miles

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

rear no. plate damage noted

Fail 3 Jan 2008 11,404 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear seats not in use

Pass 24 Nov 2006 99,447 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 98,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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L556 XLR is a 1994 Toyota Emina in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 L556 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 32 years old, this Toyota Emina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L556 XLR registered?

L556 XLR is a 1994 Toyota Emina, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L556 XLR safe to buy?

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