MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
279,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wipers smearing screen
slight movement in both front steering rack ends
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front wipers smearing screen
slight movement in both front steering rack ends
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear number plate cracked
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
rear no plate is cracked
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear number plate damaged †propshaft bearing worn
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Toyota Emina?
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M485 RTG is a 1998 Toyota Emina in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Toyota Emina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 126,411 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 M485 RTG, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Emina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M485 RTG is a 1998 Toyota Emina, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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