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N291 JBY

1996 Toyota Lucida

Green Diesel 2196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

250,528 mi
Last recorded250,528 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 JBY
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 250,528 miles

advise replacement of front nearside wiper blade

Fail 23 Jan 2013 250,510 miles

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

failure found whilst removing road wheel to carry out previous failure repairs

Fail 23 Jan 2013 250,510 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 242,992 miles

rear seats occupied by child seats - only front belts checked

Pass 18 Jan 2011 236,784 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 236,784 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 226,340 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 210,309 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 206,713 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 182,944 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 182,372 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 170,999 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 170,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 140,006 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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N291 JBY is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Green with a 2,196cc 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 N291 JBY, 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 N291 JBY registered?

N291 JBY is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N291 JBY safe to buy?

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