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P247 ECE

1997 Toyota Emina

Black Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,137 mi
Last recorded146,137 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Emina121,073 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 ECE
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 146,137 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 146,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 139,353 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 132,652 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 132,652 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 128,400 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 124,435 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 121,597 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 118,960 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 114,816 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 109,722 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 104,595 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 97,124 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 94,674 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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P247 ECE is a 1997 Toyota Emina in Black with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P247 ECE, 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 P247 ECE registered?

P247 ECE is a 1997 Toyota Emina, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P247 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P247 ECE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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