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N145 LMJ

1996 Toyota Lucida

Maroon Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,250 mi
Last recorded176,250 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN145 LMJ
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 176,250 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2011 175,226 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 13,812 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 138,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 102,437 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 156,363 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 149,521 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 149,521 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 127,794 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 127,794 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2005 118,371 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 118,371 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge !!

slight damage to rear number plate !

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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N145 LMJ is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Maroon with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N145 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 N145 LMJ registered?

N145 LMJ is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N145 LMJ safe to buy?

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