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N328 PYP

1996 Toyota Lucida

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

191,640 mi
Last recorded191,640 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN328 PYP
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 191,640 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 191,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 191,012 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR

THE POWER STEERING FEELS POOR AT TIMES

Pass 14 Dec 2017 187,419 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 187,418 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 179,710 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR

Fail 9 Dec 2016 179,600 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside 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)

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR

Pass 5 Dec 2015 173,174 miles

front anti roll bar link dust covers poor

oil level light coming on level ok

brake compensator linkage poor

Fail 5 Dec 2015 173,174 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake compensator linkage poor

front anti roll bar link dust covers poor

oil level light coming on level ok

Pass 5 Dec 2014 165,387 miles

BOTH FRONT ROLL BAR DROP LINKS HAVE BALL JOPINT COVERS IN POOR CONDITION

DAMAGE TO THE NS STOP LAMP LENS

Fail 29 Nov 2014 165,366 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT ROLL BAR DROP LINKS HAVE BALL JOPINT COVERS IN POOR CONDITION

DAMAGE TO THE NS STOP LAMP LENS

FREED OFF BONNET SAFETY CATCH

SUCKED OUT OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

THE OOSR TYRE IS NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND BADLY WOORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 23 Nov 2013 158,205 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

headlamp patterns / lenses poor

nearside rear lamp cracked

wipers poor

Pass 8 Dec 2012 148,532 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 148,484 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR

BOTH FRONT ROLL BAR DROP LINK LOWER JOINT COVERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 30 Nov 2011 138,536 miles

OSF AND NSF ROLL BAR ROP LINK BALL JOINT COVERS ARE SPLIT

RATTLE FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE BAY

SPARE WHEEL TYRE IS VERY BADLY PERISHED AND CRACKED

Fail 30 Nov 2011 138,536 miles

OSF AND NSF ROLL BAR ROP LINK BALL JOINT COVERS ARE SPLIT

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

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

RATTLE FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE BAY

SPARE WHEEL TYRE IS VERY BADLY PERISHED AND CRACKED

Pass 19 Nov 2010 129,242 miles

OSF ROLL BAR DROP LINK LOWER BALL JOINT COVER IS SPLIT

OSF TYRE TREAD IS LOW AND WORN MORE ON THE IER EDGE

SLIGHT RATTLE FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE.

THERE LOOKS TO BE A SLIGHT WATER LEAK UNDER THE ENGINE

Fail 14 Nov 2009 119,627 miles

Both front roll bar drop link lower ball joint covers are split

Slight knock sound from driveshaft driven from front of engine going forward at times

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 119,627 miles

Both front roll bar drop link lower ball joint covers are split

Slight knock sound from driveshaft driven from front of engine going forward at times

Pass 14 Nov 2008 114,382 miles

BOTH FRONT ROLL BAR DROP LINK LOWER BALL JOINT COVERS ARE SPLIT

Fail 13 Nov 2008 114,382 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT ROLL BAR DROP LINK LOWER BALL JOINT COVERS ARE SPLIT

Pass 20 Nov 2007 106,018 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 106,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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N328 PYP is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 N328 PYP, 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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N328 PYP is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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