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P178 SVX

1997 Toyota Emina

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,139 mi
Last recorded113,139 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Emina121,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 SVX
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 113,139 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 113,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 99,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 99,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 94,521 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 94,519 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 87,245 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 83,484 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 83,457 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 62,578 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 62,578 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 45,998 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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P178 SVX is a 1997 Toyota Emina in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Emina models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 121,073 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 P178 SVX, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Emina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P178 SVX registered?

P178 SVX is a 1997 Toyota Emina, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P178 SVX safe to buy?

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