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L101 UTU

1994 Toyota Lucida

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,585 mi
Last recorded144,585 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Lucida132,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 UTU
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 144,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2014 144,585 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2013 136,825 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 136,825 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 128,472 miles

Nearside front headlamp lens has water inside.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2012 128,465 miles

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

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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front headlamp lens has water inside.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 119,438 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 110,215 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 97,890 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 88,276 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 88,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 78,739 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 78,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 70,028 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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L101 UTU is a 1994 Toyota Lucida in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Lucida models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 132,736 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 L101 UTU, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Lucida is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L101 UTU registered?

L101 UTU is a 1994 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L101 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L101 UTU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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