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N279 DJW

1996 Toyota Emina

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,998 mi
Last recorded117,998 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Emina125,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 DJW
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 117,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 117,998 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 114,305 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 103,731 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 91,978 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 78,679 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 78,679 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2008 78,489 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 67,436 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 67,436 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N279 DJW is a 1996 Toyota Emina in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N279 DJW, 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 N279 DJW registered?

N279 DJW is a 1996 Toyota Emina, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N279 DJW safe to buy?

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