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L179 LNE

1994 Toyota Lucida

Green Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,738 mi
Last recorded202,738 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota Lucida132,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 LNE
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2016 202,738 miles

Emissions not tested tail pipe blocked (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven park brake (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever insecure side play (3.1.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front & os/r tyres cracked

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 26 Aug 2015 192,285 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 184,922 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 171,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Sep 2012 156,967 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 May 2010 152,560 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 137,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2009 137,208 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 119,121 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 111,132 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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L179 LNE is a 1994 Toyota Lucida in Green with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L179 LNE, 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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L179 LNE is a 1994 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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