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R422 YJU

1998 Toyota Emina

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,012 mi
Last recorded244,012 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota Emina126,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 YJU
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 244,012 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 223,890 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outside 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

welded / plated / undersealed

Fail 14 Sep 2023 223,881 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outside 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2022 210,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside has corrosion but not excesive

Pass 7 May 2021 204,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front protective brake dust plates showing corrosion .

offside rear the protective back dust plate showing corrosion and incomplete.

Pass 6 Mar 2020 201,394 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 201,394 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front roadwheel catching arch liner on full lock

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

Offside Rear backplate showing corrosion

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

unable to clearly see rear brake pads

Pass 29 Mar 2019 194,480 miles

Nearside Front strutt leg close to tyre

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

fuel filler neck appears a little damp

Fail 28 Mar 2019 194,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front strutt leg close to tyre

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

fuel filler neck appears a little damp

Pass 28 Mar 2018 184,723 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 154,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 165,806 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 165,806 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 147,554 miles

battery loose - tightened carrier

Fail 14 Jan 2016 147,554 miles

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

battery loose - tightened carrier

Pass 27 Jan 2015 144,011 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 139,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2014 139,751 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2013 135,068 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 130,000 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 122,320 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 114,639 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 114,639 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2009 104,402 miles

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

nearside front shock absorber a little weak

pinholes to exhaust

rear number plate a little insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2009 104,402 miles

nearside front shock absorber a little weak

pinholes to exhaust

rear number plate a little insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2008 92,059 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 77,732 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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R422 YJU is a 1998 Toyota Emina in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R422 YJU, 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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What year was R422 YJU registered?

R422 YJU is a 1998 Toyota Emina, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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