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L174 SGU

1994 Toyota Lucida

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

185,327 mi
Last recorded185,327 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Lucida132,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL174 SGU
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 185,327 miles

nearside rear tyre is perishing in the tread

Pass 12 Apr 2013 177,482 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 177,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 166,068 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

ns wiper split

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2010 165,991 miles

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

Battery insecure

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

ns wiper split

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 156,277 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

osf tie rod lower ball joint rubber split

Fail 18 Apr 2009 155,959 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

osf tie rod lower ball joint rubber split

Pass 22 Apr 2008 145,927 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 134,104 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 134,104 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 123,781 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 123,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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L174 SGU is a 1994 Toyota Lucida in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L174 SGU, 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 L174 SGU registered?

L174 SGU is a 1994 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L174 SGU safe to buy?

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