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N134 AUJ

1996 Toyota Lucida

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

168,927 mi
Last recorded168,927 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN134 AUJ
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 168,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Fail 23 Feb 2015 168,925 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Pass 26 Feb 2014 146,700 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 146,988 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 141,665 miles

both headlamps deterated

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 14,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both headlamps deterated

Pass 2 Dec 2011 136,017 miles

SLIGHT WEAR REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES

Fail 1 Dec 2011 136,017 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

SLIGHT WEAR REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES

Pass 20 Nov 2010 130,131 miles

osr light lense cracked

osr tyre worn on edges

slight play os steering rack end

Fail 20 Nov 2010 130,131 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

osr light lense cracked

osr tyre worn on edges

slight play os steering rack end

Fail 7 Dec 2009 126,209 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE IS JUST LEGAL

SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R LAMP

THE FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN LOW

Pass 7 Dec 2009 126,209 miles

O/S/F TYRE IS JUST LEGAL

SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R LAMP

THE FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN LOW

Pass 30 Sep 2009 125,602 miles

AUX DRIVE SHAFT BUSHES ARE WORN

THE NS/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE WORN LOW

THE NS/R AND O/S/R UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

THE REAR EXHAUST IS CORRODED

THE REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF MOT

THE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Fail 31 Mar 2008 101,489 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear lower arm buses worn slight play

o/s/f c v boot worn

o/s/f trak rod end worn slight play

o/s/f wiper worn

Pass 31 Mar 2008 101,489 miles

both rear lower arm buses worn slight play

o/s/f c v boot worn

o/s/f trak rod end worn slight play

o/s/f wiper worn

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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N134 AUJ is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 N134 AUJ, 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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N134 AUJ is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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