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N353 FKE

1996 Toyota Lucida

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

233,651 mi
Last recorded233,651 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN353 FKE
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 233,651 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 221,102 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 211,171 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 210,284 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 205,807 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 200,578 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 190,906 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 190,906 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 181,181 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 181,151 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 166,798 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 140,253 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 139,072 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 Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

child seats fitted to both rear seats † †n/s/r tyre has a slight bulge in outer side wall † †n/s/r tyre low tread † †n/s/f flexi hose perished

Pass 11 Jan 2006 132,883 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 132,821 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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N353 FKE is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N353 FKE, 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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N353 FKE is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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