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R472 KAR

1997 Toyota Emina

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,870 mi
Last recorded75,870 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Emina121,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 KAR
MakeToyota
ModelEmina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 75,870 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 75,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,852 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 61,852 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 29 May 2008 54,305 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 47,161 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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R472 KAR is a 1997 Toyota Emina in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R472 KAR, 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 R472 KAR registered?

R472 KAR is a 1997 Toyota Emina, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is R472 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 KAR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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