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L169 NBV

1994 Toyota Lucida

Red Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

188,774 mi
Last recorded188,774 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Lucida132,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL169 NBV
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 188,774 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 188,774 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 188,645 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Jun 2014 188,489 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

all rear seats missing

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

head light lens starting to deteriorate

n/s/f seat rails starting to wear

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Jul 2013 178,033 miles

Oil leak

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

n.s.r tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 26 Jul 2013 17,802 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

n.s.r tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 166,675 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 166,434 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 166,434 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 158,361 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated, light output slightly reduced

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 158,360 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlight lenses deteriorated, light output slightly reduced

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

O/s/f seat belt twisted

Pass 16 Jun 2010 144,405 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 144,405 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 135,361 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 125,576 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 125,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 May 2007 110,122 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 110,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2006 83,663 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 83,567 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

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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L169 NBV is a 1994 Toyota Lucida in Red with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 L169 NBV, 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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L169 NBV is a 1994 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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