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N357 NWR

1996 Toyota Lucida

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

250,101 mi
Last recorded250,101 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 NWR
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 250,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 250,100 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 241,435 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Fail 12 Mar 2014 241,432 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 2 Apr 2012 226,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 226,875 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 215,790 miles

N/S WING INDICATOR LOOSE

N/S/F WIPER SPLIT

Nail in nearside rear tyre

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 31 Mar 2009 194,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear light lens damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside wiper wearing

Fail 24 Mar 2009 194,390 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear light lens damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside wiper wearing

Pass 4 Apr 2007 170,693 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2007 170,528 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid slightly low in reservoir

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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N357 NWR is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N357 NWR, 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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N357 NWR is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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