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N688 CAN

1996 Toyota Emina

Red Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,223 mi
Last recorded82,223 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Emina125,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 CAN
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 82,223 miles

age cracking to flexi brake hoses

age cracking to suspension rubbers

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to suspension

exhaust blow from flexi joint

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

headlight beam images poor

movement in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 31 May 2012 77,268 miles

age cracking to all suspension rubbers

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded aside from rear silencer - stainless steel

front inner brake pads appear low - view restricted

general corrosion to underside

rear shock absorber bushes heavy age cracked/perished

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 31 May 2012 77,268 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

age cracking to all suspension rubbers

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded aside from rear silencer - stainless steel

front inner brake pads appear low - view restricted

general corrosion to underside

rear shock absorber bushes heavy age cracked/perished

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 11 May 2011 75,341 miles

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

age cracking to all suspension componet bushes

corrosion to floor pan/chassis legs

corrosion to suspension components

damage to sills

front discs worn

outer sills covered

some under trays fitted

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 May 2010 70,782 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf flexi-hose poorly surpoted held on with cable tie

slight play in os steering arm

stone chips in windscreen

stop light fitted to rear spoiler inop.

Fail 25 May 2010 70,782 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

age cracking to osr tyre

nsf flexi-hose poorly surpoted held on with cable tie

slight play in os steering arm

stone chips in windscreen

stop light fitted to rear spoiler inop.

Fail 21 May 2009 67,573 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

age cracking on rear tyres and n/s/r tyre underinflated

some corrosion on chassis sections

some judder from front wiper blades

Pass 21 May 2009 67,573 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

age cracking on rear tyres and n/s/r tyre underinflated

some corrosion on chassis sections

some judder from front wiper blades

Pass 23 May 2008 63,823 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

stonechips in windscreen

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 23 May 2008 63,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

stonechips in windscreen

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 21 May 2007 61,709 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 61,839 miles

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

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

both front tyres 2mm tread depth and unevenly worn

Pass 26 May 2006 58,809 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N688 CAN is a 1996 Toyota Emina in Red 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 N688 CAN, 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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N688 CAN is a 1996 Toyota Emina, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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