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K285 YJT

1993 Toyota Lucida

Blue Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

334,791 mi
Last recorded334,791 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Toyota Lucida139,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK285 YJT
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 334,791 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 334,785 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 296,999 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 296,997 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres have no tread on outer edges ( tracking ?? )

Pass 1 Dec 2014 289,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 289,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 287,603 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 287,400 miles

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

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

Front Fog Lights Not Working

Nearside Front Tyre Bald On Outer Edge

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 277,953 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 277,953 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 264,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 264,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 248,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 248,930 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 234,705 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 220,012 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 220,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 208,380 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 192,793 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 192,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 178,024 miles

Nearside Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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K285 YJT is a 1993 Toyota Lucida in Blue with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Lucida models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 139,522 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 K285 YJT, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Lucida is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K285 YJT is a 1993 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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