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N315 MPV

1996 Toyota Lucida

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

252,247 mi
Last recorded252,247 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN315 MPV
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 252,247 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 215,994 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 245,061 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 244,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired link rod brocken (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear over rear axel area (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 234,214 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear metal brake pipes covered in grease & underseal

rear wiper blade split

several areas of corrosion along chassis & inner sills - no holes

Fail 3 May 2017 233,769 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative linkage broken (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level on 'MIN'

rear metal brake pipes covered in grease/underseal

rear wiper blade split

several areas of corrosion along chassis with no holes

Pass 19 May 2016 213,847 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 213,599 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 198,067 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 188,884 miles

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

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

Several brake pipes are heaverly coated in underseal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play N/S inner steering rack joint

Pass 22 Apr 2013 178,073 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti slip

Pass 25 Apr 2012 168,033 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 157,655 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 157,655 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 150,251 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 148,795 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 144,519 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 138,852 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 129,869 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 129,869 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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N315 MPV is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N315 MPV, 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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N315 MPV is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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