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N196 JNO

1996 Toyota Lucida

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,080 mi
Last recorded158,080 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 JNO
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 158,080 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play at the steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 158,080 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play at the steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 145,904 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 145,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 133,221 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 120,012 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 120,012 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 111,091 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 103,327 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 89,096 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 89,096 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 77,872 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 77,858 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 69,764 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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N196 JNO is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N196 JNO, 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 N196 JNO registered?

N196 JNO is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N196 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N196 JNO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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