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P489 VRF

1997 Toyota Emina

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,635 mi
Last recorded192,635 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Emina121,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 VRF
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 192,635 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 192,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 172,473 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 151,427 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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P489 VRF is a 1997 Toyota Emina in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P489 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 P489 VRF registered?

P489 VRF is a 1997 Toyota Emina, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P489 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 VRF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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