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R242 BYB

1997 Toyota Emina

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,007 mi
Last recorded117,007 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Emina121,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 BYB
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 117,007 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 116,869 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 102,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise 2 new wiper blades

advise a full brake check

both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 24 Jun 2008 102,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise a full brake check

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 27 Jun 2007 90,699 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 90,699 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 77,877 miles

wheel alignment check,front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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R242 BYB is a 1997 Toyota Emina in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R242 BYB, 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 R242 BYB registered?

R242 BYB is a 1997 Toyota Emina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R242 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 BYB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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