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P839 RNB

1997 Toyota Emina

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

205,412 mi
Last recorded205,412 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Emina121,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 RNB
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 205,412 miles

1x o/s rear lamp innop 1 of 2

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

headlamp lenses deteriorated

n/s rear tyre deteriorated

o/s park brake weak

Fail 4 May 2016 205,187 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

1x o/s rear lamp innop 1 of 2

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust back box deteriorated

headlamp lenses deteriorated

n/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2015 197,416 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

centre rear seat belt(2nd row/rear facing) wont clasp

nearside front tyre very worn on outer edge and only just legal

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2015 197,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

centre rear seat belt(2nd row/rear facing) wont clasp

nearside front tyre very worn on outer edge and only just legal

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2014 189,412 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2014

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 181,675 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 181,184 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 170,881 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 170,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 160,698 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)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2011 160,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 150,245 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)

Fail 12 May 2010 150,243 miles

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

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

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

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 14 May 2009 139,331 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 129,453 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 129,235 miles

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

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 rear tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner and outer edges

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2007 120,694 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 120,693 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 114,225 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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P839 RNB is a 1997 Toyota Emina in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P839 RNB, 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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P839 RNB is a 1997 Toyota Emina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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