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P498 FTT

1997 Toyota Emina

Silver Diesel 2181cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,890 mi
Last recorded159,890 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Emina121,073 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 FTT
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,181cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 159,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 159,890 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 134,283 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 134,283 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 130,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 123,105 miles

slight leak from centre exhaust

Fail 14 May 2014 123,097 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight leak from centre exhaust

Pass 24 May 2013 119,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant leak by oil filter

Fail 10 May 2013 119,986 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant leak by oil filter

wipers work on one speed only and dont auto park

Pass 6 Jun 2011 110,915 miles

Centre row of seats facing backwards at time of test

Headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Light scratching on windscreen

Nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

One nearside rear sidelight inoperative

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2010 99,576 miles

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

centre row of seats face backwards

wiper blades may require attention

Pass 23 Apr 2009 89,704 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 79,932 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 67,950 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 67,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P498 FTT is a 1997 Toyota Emina in Silver with a 2,181cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P498 FTT, 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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P498 FTT is a 1997 Toyota Emina, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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