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N117 JEV

1996 Toyota Lucida

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,565 mi
Last recorded112,565 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 JEV
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 112,565 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 103,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 91,805 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 83,181 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 82,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 82,601 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 106,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 79,057 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 79,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 74,282 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 70,352 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 66,195 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 66,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 627,543 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 62,723 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 57,545 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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N117 JEV is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Lucida models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 125,197 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N117 JEV, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Lucida is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N117 JEV is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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