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M38 SMV

1995 Toyota Emina

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,247 mi
Last recorded187,247 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 Toyota Emina132,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 SMV
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 187,247 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 187,247 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 176,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 176,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 166,532 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 157,912 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 149,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Mirror glass cracked.

Oil leak from Engine.

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 141,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 134,497 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

x2 rear tyers are out of sharp

Pass 7 Jan 2011 125,452 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 112,217 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 108,319 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 108,316 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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 98,853 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 98,852 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 88,089 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 88,089 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 77,639 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 77,639 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

all brake discs corroding

all tyres perhing

both front top brake hoses perishing

rear exhaust section life limited slight blow

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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M38 SMV is a 1995 Toyota Emina in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M38 SMV, 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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M38 SMV is a 1995 Toyota Emina, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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