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M281 TOF

1995 Toyota Lucida

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

197,215 mi
Last recorded197,215 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Toyota Lucida132,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 TOF
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 197,215 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 197,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 190,802 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 190,521 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 179,617 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 179,371 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,699 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 166,670 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 153,543 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 153,419 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 147,115 miles

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

off side rear brake could be better ?

Fail 6 Jul 2009 147,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

off side rear brake could be better ?

Pass 10 Jul 2008 138,289 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 138,172 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 131,285 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 90,548 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 TOF is a 1995 Toyota Lucida in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 TOF, 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 TOF registered?

M281 TOF is a 1995 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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