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L638 TUP

1994 Toyota Lucidia

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,848 mi
Last recorded218,848 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Lucidia147,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL638 TUP
MakeToyota
ModelLucidia
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 218,848 miles

1 of 2 nearside rear stop lamps inop

both front wiper blades split

Pass 31 Jul 2010 211,947 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear outer stop lamp inoperative but inside nearside rear stop lamp still works

offside front tyre scrubbing off on inside tread edge

offside rear tyre scrubbing off on inside tread edge

Pass 30 Jul 2009 201,970 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked and split but not showing ply or cords

offside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

Fail 24 Jul 2009 201,800 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)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked and split but not showing ply or cords

offside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

Pass 30 Jul 2008 190,515 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2007 176,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear prop-shaft slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2007 176,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear prop-shaft slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2006 17,402 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 17,402 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Toyota Lucidia?

Based on 2,666 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
7,644
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
fog lamp not working 172
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 113
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L638 TUP is a 1994 Toyota Lucidia in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Lucidia models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 147,500 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 Lucidia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L638 TUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lucidia typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Lucidia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L638 TUP is a 1994 Toyota Lucidia, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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