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J283 MDL

1992 Toyota Lucida

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,045 mi
Last recorded153,045 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Toyota Lucida143,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ283 MDL
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 153,045 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 153,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 142,418 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 May 2012 135,370 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2012 135,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 129,936 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disks corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 124,057 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre perish

Fail 18 Sep 2009 124,057 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre perish

Pass 8 Jul 2008 117,092 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2008 117,077 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2007 109,154 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 103,351 miles

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

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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J283 MDL is a 1992 Toyota Lucida in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Lucida models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 143,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J283 MDL, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Lucida is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J283 MDL is a 1992 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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