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P227 VRF

1997 Toyota Emina

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,637 mi
Last recorded144,637 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Emina121,073 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 VRF
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 144,637 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 144,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 139,752 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 134,588 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 129,364 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 124,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 118,243 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2009 118,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 28 May 2008 111,155 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 111,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2007 100,378 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 May 2006 88,326 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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P227 VRF 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P227 VRF, 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 P227 VRF registered?

P227 VRF is a 1997 Toyota Emina, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P227 VRF safe to buy?

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