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N180 MCL

1996 Toyota Emina

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,715 mi
Last recorded216,715 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Emina125,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN180 MCL
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 216,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake dragging slightly

Oil leak ()

Some play in adjustable steering column

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 216,656 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no patterns blue bulbs (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split (4.1.D.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Front slight bind

Rear brake pipes greased

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 206,165 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 206,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 200,074 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 200,069 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 190,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 179,609 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 156,548 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both top shock mounts have very slight play

nearside rear shock bottom mount bolt bent

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2010 128,636 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Sep 2010 128,633 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2009 114,418 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 114,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 101,400 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 87,947 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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N180 MCL is a 1996 Toyota Emina in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Emina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 125,698 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 N180 MCL, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Emina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N180 MCL is a 1996 Toyota Emina, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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