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L478 DNX

1993 Toyota Lucida

Green Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,629 mi
Last recorded118,629 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 Toyota Lucida139,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 DNX
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2006 118,629 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 118,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L478 DNX is a 1993 Toyota Lucida in Green with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Lucida models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 139,522 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 L478 DNX, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Lucida is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L478 DNX registered?

L478 DNX is a 1993 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 11 October 1993.

Is L478 DNX safe to buy?

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