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N149 RGB

1996 Toyota Lucida

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,492 mi
Last recorded141,492 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 RGB
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 141,492 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 132,979 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 132,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 125,848 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 114,789 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 114,799 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 101,113 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 101,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 87,887 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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N149 RGB is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N149 RGB, 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 N149 RGB registered?

N149 RGB is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N149 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N149 RGB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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