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N309 FKU

1996 Toyota Lucida

Silver Petrol 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,421 mi
Last recorded132,421 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 FKU
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 132,421 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 132,421 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 132,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 128,231 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 128,211 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 117,710 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 117,710 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,554 miles

offside rear indicator lense broken

slight lateral play in steering column when locked in place

Fail 17 Apr 2010 10,554 miles

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

offside rear indicator lense broken

slight lateral play in steering column when locked in place

Pass 27 Apr 2009 89,712 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 86,986 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 86,979 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all rear seats removed

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 23 Jul 2007 78,693 miles

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

slight play in steering coloumn adjuster

Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,681 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear tyre cracking

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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N309 FKU is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Silver with a 2,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N309 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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N309 FKU is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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