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N331 XOD

1996 Toyota Lucida

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,801 mi
Last recorded158,801 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN331 XOD
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 158,801 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

fuel filler / pipes corroding

nearside rear hub oil seal weeping

Fail 24 Sep 2021 158,800 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside + offside (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside + offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

fuel filler / pipes corroding

nearside rear hub oil seal weeping

Pass 16 Jan 2020 157,238 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack Needs checking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 157,237 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack Needs checking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 152,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear number plate damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2019 152,495 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely compensator or cylinders (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2018 148,659 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal sometimes stiff operation

exhaust repair

Fail 30 Jan 2018 148,659 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal sometimes stiff operation

exhaust repair

Pass 27 Jan 2017 143,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 139,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 139,676 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 134,782 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 129,396 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 126,396 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 125,356 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 125,356 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 121,661 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 121,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 117,656 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 117,655 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 113,846 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 113,734 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 113,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 109,630 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 109,630 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 108,955 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 108,955 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 103,218 miles

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

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

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

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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N331 XOD is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 N331 XOD, 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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N331 XOD is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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