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L243 LNE

1994 Toyota Lucida

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

198,671 mi
Last recorded198,671 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Toyota Lucida132,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 LNE
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 198,671 miles

Front and Rear number plates cracked, not likely to be misread,and still secure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture but not affecting pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 191,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside, offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 182,708 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 176,601 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 171,958 miles

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

nearside offside rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 10 Oct 2014 167,368 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 163,811 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 158,915 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 150,702 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 143,291 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 134,545 miles

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

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

front propshaft coupling rubbers deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2008 122,367 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 108,520 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 108,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 97,161 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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L243 LNE is a 1994 Toyota Lucida in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 L243 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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L243 LNE is a 1994 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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