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J243 NRU

2002 Toyota Lucida

White Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,587 mi
Last recorded146,587 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 Toyota Lucida137,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ243 NRU
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 146,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

centre row of seats presented facing the rear

light etching to windscreen in swept area

offside front tyre on 1.6mm limit at outer edge

sidewalls of both rear tyres slightly perished

slight damage to fuel filler neck

Fail 3 Feb 2009 146,558 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

centre row of seats presented facing the rear

light etching to windscreen in swept area

offside front tyre on 1.6mm limit at outer edge

sidewalls of both rear tyres slightly perished

slight damage to fuel filler neck

Pass 27 Nov 2007 138,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 138,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 135,532 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 135,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/r tyre soft

Pass 8 Dec 2005 129,533 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Lucida?

Based on 99,205 MOT tests across 9,970 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,873
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
9,970
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 5,826
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,757
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,614
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 4,851
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,820
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J243 NRU is a 2002 Toyota Lucida in White with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Lucida models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 137,130 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 Lucida fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 5,826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J243 NRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lucida typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Lucida is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J243 NRU registered?

J243 NRU is a 2002 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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