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M178 UBU

1995 Toyota Lucida

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,799 mi
Last recorded140,799 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Toyota Lucida132,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM178 UBU
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 140,799 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 127,944 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 127,944 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 114,481 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 114,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 96,749 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 96,749 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 83,945 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 83,837 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 73,719 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 73,719 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 730,008 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 73,008 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2006 98,628 miles

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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M178 UBU is a 1995 Toyota Lucida in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Lucida models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 132,552 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 M178 UBU, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Lucida is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M178 UBU is a 1995 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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