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N243 NCW

1996 Toyota Emina

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,874 mi
Last recorded160,874 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Emina125,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 NCW
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2015 160,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Centre Front prop-shaft mounts worn

Front diff oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 150,067 miles

centre propshaft noisey.

offside front shock absorber has slight damping effect.

Fail 8 Nov 2014 150,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

centre propshaft noisey.

offside front shock absorber has slight damping effect.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 141,136 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 141,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 113,131 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 123,105 miles

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

rear tyres slight cracks.

Pass 23 Oct 2010 112,003 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 101,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 94,384 miles

oil leak from nearside rear halfshaft seal

Fail 2 Oct 2008 94,384 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak from nearside rear halfshaft seal

Pass 27 Sep 2007 88,697 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 88,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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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N243 NCW is a 1996 Toyota Emina in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N243 NCW, 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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N243 NCW is a 1996 Toyota Emina, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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