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P578 PLY

1997 Toyota Emina

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,718 mi
Last recorded142,718 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Emina121,073 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 PLY
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 142,718 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 142,718 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 132,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2012 132,262 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2011 125,606 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 125,606 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 109,279 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 100,456 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 91,127 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 91,127 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 82,530 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 72,370 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 72,370 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 64,288 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 64,288 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,787 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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P578 PLY is a 1997 Toyota Emina in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P578 PLY, 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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P578 PLY is a 1997 Toyota Emina, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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