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N246 FKU

1996 Toyota Lucida

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,393 mi
Last recorded116,393 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 FKU
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 116,393 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 111,223 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 108,970 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 106,786 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2010 106,786 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 97,439 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 97,054 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 87,702 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 86,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2008 86,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 71,132 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 66,067 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 62,722 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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N246 FKU is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N246 FKU, 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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N246 FKU is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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