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N170 MGL

1996 Toyota Lucidia

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,562 mi
Last recorded174,562 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucidia127,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 MGL
MakeToyota
ModelLucidia
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 174,562 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 168,041 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 164,148 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 164,148 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 160,684 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 150,091 miles

both front worn on edges (recommend attention)

both headlamps deteriorated (recommend attention)

both rear tyres right on legal limits (recommend attention)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 142,241 miles

nearside front headlamp getting deteriorated

offside front brake flexi hose slightly perished

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

Fail 2 Sep 2011 142,241 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside front headlamp getting deteriorated

offside front brake flexi hose slightly perished

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 2 Sep 2010 133,845 miles

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

head light patterns poor

offside fog light in poor condition

wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 123,797 miles

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

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

sills covered

Pass 29 Aug 2008 111,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 103,545 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Lucidia?

Based on 2,666 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
7,644
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
fog lamp not working 172
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 113
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N170 MGL is a 1996 Toyota Lucidia in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Lucidia models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 127,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Lucidia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N170 MGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lucidia typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Lucidia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N170 MGL is a 1996 Toyota Lucidia, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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