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M281 ELC

1995 Toyota Lucida

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,408 mi
Last recorded136,408 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Toyota Lucida132,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 ELC
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 136,408 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 136,408 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 130,076 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 130,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 120,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 120,928 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 113,607 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 107,624 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 105,737 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges, both front inner discs corroded and pad not working on full width

Fail 7 Apr 2007 98,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 98,859 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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M281 ELC is a 1995 Toyota Lucida in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M281 ELC, 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 M281 ELC registered?

M281 ELC is a 1995 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M281 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M281 ELC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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