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L979 KFU

1993 Toyota Lucidia

Green Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,974 mi
Last recorded131,974 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Toyota Lucidia117,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 KFU
MakeToyota
ModelLucidia
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 131,974 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 131,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 121,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 121,219 miles

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

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 53,316 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 108,402 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 108,399 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 45,832 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 45,832 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 87,162 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 81,910 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 75,018 miles

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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L979 KFU is a 1993 Toyota Lucidia in Green with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Lucidia models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 117,433 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 L979 KFU, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Lucidia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L979 KFU is a 1993 Toyota Lucidia, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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