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M179 SMV

1995 Toyota Lucida

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,018 mi
Last recorded87,018 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Toyota Lucida132,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 SMV
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2007 87,018 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 87,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 78,785 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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M179 SMV is a 1995 Toyota Lucida in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M179 SMV, 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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What year was M179 SMV registered?

M179 SMV is a 1995 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is M179 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M179 SMV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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