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N525 BRC

1996 Toyota Emina

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,412 mi
Last recorded168,412 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Emina125,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 BRC
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 168,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2016 166,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 160,251 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 154,576 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 147,425 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 139,131 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 130,593 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 130,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 130,339 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 119,556 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2010 119,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 108,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/f wiper slit on end

Fail 16 Sep 2009 108,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/f wiper slit on end

Pass 16 Sep 2008 99,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 99,688 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 91,930 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 91,930 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 81,189 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 81,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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N525 BRC is a 1996 Toyota Emina in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N525 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 N525 BRC registered?

N525 BRC is a 1996 Toyota Emina, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N525 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N525 BRC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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