CarVerify

Free Car Check

N263 PYO

1996 Toyota Lucida

Grey Diesel 2180cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,201 mi
Last recorded181,201 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN263 PYO
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 181,201 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 174,258 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 174,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 167,407 miles

slight oil leak at the turbo

Pass 9 Sep 2011 157,892 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 147,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs are showing score marks

slight oil leak from turbo area under car

unable to check rear adult seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2010 147,676 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs are showing score marks

slight oil leak from turbo area under car

unable to check rear adult seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2009 134,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2009 134,461 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2008 126,414 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT CROSSMEMBER DAMAGED

Pass 12 Sep 2007 111,500 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 111,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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
Full Toyota Lucida reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N263 PYO is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N263 PYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N263 PYO?

You can check the full history of N263 PYO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N263 PYO registered?

N263 PYO is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N263 PYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N263 PYO shows 12 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.

Does N263 PYO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N263 PYO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.