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N266 BRC

1996 Toyota Emina

Silver Petrol 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,488 mi
Last recorded157,488 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Emina125,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 BRC
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 157,488 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 151,070 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 142,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 142,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 142,549 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 142,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Rear sliding door unable to open

Pass 1 Aug 2012 132,410 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 132,327 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 122,503 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 122,500 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 113,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 113,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 102,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2009 102,513 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2008 92,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 92,143 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 80,510 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 68,153 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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N266 BRC is a 1996 Toyota Emina in Silver with a 2,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N266 BRC, 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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What year was N266 BRC registered?

N266 BRC is a 1996 Toyota Emina, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N266 BRC safe to buy?

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