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N238 PYJ

1996 Toyota Lucida

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

271,700 mi
Last recorded271,700 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 PYJ
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 271,700 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F steering arm has slight movment

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2011 263,336 miles

Front pads low

O/S/F steering arm slight play

Slight play found at steering wheel

Pass 21 Sep 2010 75,610 miles

O/S/F steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 24,909 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 239,275 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 239,275 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes pitted

free play at steering wheel

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

play offside of steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2009 223,260 miles

ADVISE;PLAY IN STEERING RACK WEAR IN FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 8 Sep 2008 212,089 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

hand brake travel high

Pass 3 Mar 2008 196,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 181,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 181,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 162,571 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 162,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 149,495 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 149,355 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)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 131,849 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 131,849 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

no wing repeaters can see indicaters from rear bumper at front

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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N238 PYJ is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N238 PYJ, 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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N238 PYJ is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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