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N349 XTA

1996 Toyota Lucida

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,589 mi
Last recorded203,589 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN349 XTA
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 203,589 miles

n/s/r sidelight slightly dim

o/s/r sidelight lit 50% also houses 2nd stoplamp

o/s/r tyre wearing bald on outer 3/4 area also slight deformaty

Fail 25 Mar 2014 20,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r sidelight slightly dim

o/s/r sidelight lit 50% also houses 2nd stoplamp

o/s/r tyre wearing bald on outer 3/4 area also slight deformaty

Pass 2 May 2013 193,133 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r stoplamp lit 50%

Fail 30 Apr 2013 193,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r stoplamp lit 50%

Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,180 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 18,179 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 166,540 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn on edge

Pass 22 Mar 2010 153,044 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/f steering rackend has slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2009 141,887 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 141,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 122,491 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 122,242 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 105,367 miles

advisorys attatched

Pass 23 Mar 2006 87,068 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 87,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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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N349 XTA is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N349 XTA, 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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N349 XTA is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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