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N318 SVY

1996 Toyota Lucida

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

311,579 mi
Last recorded311,579 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 SVY
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 311,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside has general corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2024 311,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside has general corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2023 301,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 291,855 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 280,336 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 270,751 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 254,990 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 242,923 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 231,935 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 231,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 217,453 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 202,647 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 194,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 185,196 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 175,298 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 168,784 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 168,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 149,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 149,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 129,165 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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N318 SVY is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N318 SVY, 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 N318 SVY registered?

N318 SVY is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N318 SVY safe to buy?

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