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L381 HDV

1994 Toyota Lucida

Red Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,388 mi
Last recorded137,388 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Lucida132,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL381 HDV
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 137,388 miles

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

nearside headlight beam image poor

offside headlight beam image poor

Pass 1 Dec 2011 135,866 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 135,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 128,951 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 128,936 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 116,026 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 116,008 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 14 Nov 2008 103,779 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 103,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 91,750 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 91,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in rack

Pass 1 Nov 2006 78,879 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 68,101 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 68,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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L381 HDV is a 1994 Toyota Lucida in Red with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L381 HDV, 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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L381 HDV is a 1994 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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