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N144 LMJ

1996 Toyota Lucida

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,311 mi
Last recorded174,311 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 LMJ
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 174,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 167,788 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 167,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 152,106 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 152,102 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 132,481 miles

rear brake pipes startiung to corrod

rear shock absorber bushes perished and worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Nov 2009 122,010 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

under body rusted

under body wet

Fail 28 Nov 2009 122,006 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

under body rusted

under body wet

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 110,740 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 110,738 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 100,207 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 100,207 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 83,651 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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N144 LMJ is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N144 LMJ, 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 N144 LMJ registered?

N144 LMJ is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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