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M189 HBJ

1995 Toyota Emina

Gold Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

195,285 mi
Last recorded195,285 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Toyota Emina132,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM189 HBJ
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 195,285 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 195,295 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil filter loose

Pass 28 Oct 2013 179,500 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 169,825 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 166,044 miles

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

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

all four tyre have various small cuts deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 13 Apr 2011 156,464 miles

Oil leak

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 10 Mar 2010 138,795 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is on the legal limit

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r light lense cracked

o/s/r tyre is on the legal limit and has a nail in the tread

rear shock absorbers have deteriorated bottom bushes

slight play in front anti roll bar D-bushes

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 18 Mar 2009 123,595 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 108,880 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 93,837 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 83,481 miles

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

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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M189 HBJ is a 1995 Toyota Emina in Gold with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Emina models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 132,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M189 HBJ, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Emina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M189 HBJ is a 1995 Toyota Emina, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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