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R258 TAC

1998 Toyota Emina

White Diesel 2189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,370 mi
Last recorded116,370 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Emina126,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 TAC
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,189cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2018 116,370 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 109,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 107,222 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 107,218 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,658 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 100,558 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 98,196 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

n/s/f lower indicator inoperative

o/s and n/s rear suspension axle lower bushes starting to split

o/s side repeater inoperative(wrap around lights fitted)

o/s/f brake hose twisted slightly

rear o/s exhaust supported by cable ties also close to fouling body

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 11 Feb 2015 98,185 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

n/s/f lower indicator inoperative

o/s and n/s rear suspension axle lower bushes starting to split

o/s side repeater inoperative(wrap around lights fitted)

o/s/f brake hose twisted slightly

rear o/s exhaust supported by cable ties also close to fouling body

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Dec 2013 93,296 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all rear seats removed before test no rear seat belts checked

both headlamp images poor

Fail 27 Nov 2012 88,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 71,410 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 71,371 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted to n/s/r of vehicle,unable to check seat belt

Exhaust mounting held on with cable ties

O/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Slight play in steering rack n/s

Slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,017 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 61,017 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)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,443 miles

N/S front side light dim

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 May 2008 44,077 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,305 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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R258 TAC is a 1998 Toyota Emina in White with a 2,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R258 TAC, 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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R258 TAC is a 1998 Toyota Emina, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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