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J287 MJL

1992 Toyota Lucida

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,482 mi
Last recorded127,482 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Toyota Lucida143,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ287 MJL
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2017 127,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear brake drums slightly warped

Both rear lower arm bushes deteriorated

Brake load valve corroding

Diesel smell from under vehicle but no obvious leak

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Front antiroll bar centre bushes deteriorated

Front wiper blades split

Nearside rear door exterior handle missing

Play in offside front hub lower ball joint

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Slight play in nearside rear hub upper ball joint

Slight play in offside front antiroll bar link rod

Steering rack weeping

Suspect diesel weep from around top of engine

Various oil leaks

Pass 11 Feb 2016 114,103 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Offside front seatbelt starting to fray

Play in both rear upper arm outer ball joints

Rear exhaust silencer joint in poor condition

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Rear number plate cracked

Various oil weeps

Fail 8 Feb 2016 114,012 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Rear number plate cracked

Various oil weeps

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside front brake flexi hose perished

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

Offside front seatbelt starting to fray

Play in nearside rear hub upper rose bush

Rear exhaust silencer joint in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2015 104,525 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 104,502 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 97,842 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 91,721 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 86,018 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 86,018 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 80,436 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 75,985 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 71,332 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 71,332 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 84,296 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 64,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 62,178 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 57,194 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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J287 MJL is a 1992 Toyota Lucida in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 J287 MJL, 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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J287 MJL is a 1992 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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