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N678 PYJ

1996 Toyota Emina

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

154,185 mi
Last recorded154,185 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Emina125,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 PYJ
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 154,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear light lense damaged, not showing white to rear

Oil leak at oil filter or housing

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle only just passed smoke test after 2 sets of attempts, advise using injector cleaner

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 154,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake slack adjuster obviously defective (3.5.1m)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear light lense damaged, not showing white to rear

Oil leak at oil filter or housing

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle only just passed smoke test after 2 sets of attempts, advise using injector cleaner

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 151,045 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battary insecure

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Fail 13 Aug 2012 151,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battary insecure

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Fail 7 Apr 2011 149,748 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

nearside sliding door does not open from outside

Pass 7 Apr 2011 149,748 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

nearside sliding door does not open from outside

Pass 29 Apr 2010 142,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 129,396 miles

o/s rear tyre becoming low

rear no plate loose

spare wheel loose in carrier

Fail 17 Apr 2009 129,114 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear tyre becoming low

rear no plate loose

spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 30 Apr 2008 122,421 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear registration plate loose slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2008 122,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear registration plate slightly loose.

Pass 1 May 2007 112,675 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 112,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Second row of seats face the rear.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 98,855 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 98,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N678 PYJ is a 1996 Toyota Emina in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N678 PYJ, 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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N678 PYJ is a 1996 Toyota Emina, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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