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R143 WFV

1998 Toyota Emina

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,273 mi
Last recorded98,273 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota Emina126,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 WFV
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 98,273 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 104,357 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 104,031 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 104,031 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215,65,15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 102,737 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 102,737 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 101,377 miles

gear selector lamp faulty

temporary fuel cap fitted

windscreen slightly scratched and marked

Fail 11 Jan 2018 101,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

gear selector lamp faulty

temporary fuel cap fitted

windscreen slightly scratched and marked

Pass 17 Jan 2017 99,771 miles

dashboard drive light indicator inop

Fail 13 Jan 2017 99,759 miles

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

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

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

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

dashboard drive light indicator inop

Pass 15 Jan 2016 97,826 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 95,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

minor corrosion on suspension components due too age

Fail 14 Jan 2014 94,013 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 94,013 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 92,099 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 92,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 89,668 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 87,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 87,385 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 84,839 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 82,821 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 80,065 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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R143 WFV is a 1998 Toyota Emina in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Emina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 126,411 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 R143 WFV, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Emina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R143 WFV is a 1998 Toyota Emina, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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