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N138 XOD

1996 Toyota Lucida

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,053 mi
Last recorded202,053 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 XOD
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 202,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 195,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 195,983 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 191,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 184,595 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 184,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 173,551 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 164,974 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 164,974 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 152,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 136,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 136,635 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 122,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 122,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 116,497 miles

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

brake fluid light on

bushes in engine driveshaft perished

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint boot split

o/s/f monitor tyre wear on edges

Fail 2 Jul 2010 116,416 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake fluid light on

bushes in engine driveshaft perished

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint boot split

o/s/f monitor tyre wear on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2009 107,499 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 101,153 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 101,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nsr tyre side wall perished

Pass 21 Jun 2007 97,895 miles

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 4 Jul 2006 91,645 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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N138 XOD is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N138 XOD, 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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What year was N138 XOD registered?

N138 XOD is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N138 XOD safe to buy?

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