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L655 NBV

1994 Toyota Emina

Green Diesel 1987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

212,043 mi
Last recorded212,043 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota Emina133,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL655 NBV
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 212,043 miles

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

rear plate cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2016 212,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven n/s pulling higher than o/s (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

rear plate cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2016 211,998 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure top mounting completely detached (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

auxillery propshaft not covered

bonnet support prop missing

rearmost seats not fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 204,345 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 204,336 miles

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 193,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2014 193,740 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2013 184,750 miles

note;n/s/f bonnet and wing dented

note;some brake pipes hidden by fuel tank,unable to fully inspect

Fail 17 Nov 2011 180,540 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 180,540 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 171,861 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 163,317 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 151,211 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 151,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 134,334 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 116,219 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 100,782 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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L655 NBV is a 1994 Toyota Emina in Green with a 1,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L655 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 32 years old, this Toyota Emina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L655 NBV is a 1994 Toyota Emina, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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