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N37 BCH

1996 Toyota Lucida

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,959 mi
Last recorded117,959 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN37 BCH
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2014 117,959 miles

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

front + rear number plates becoming insecure

front tyres wearing on edges ( n/s front near limit )

slight movement in n/s rear hub

slight windscreen marks

Pass 29 May 2014 117,959 miles

front + rear number plates becoming insecure

front tyres wearing on edges ( n/s front near limit )

slight movement in n/s rear hub

slight windscreen marks

Pass 6 Jun 2013 114,122 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 114,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 104,890 miles

battery becoming insecure

n/s outer door panel becoming insecure

rear number plate becoming disfigured

Fail 8 Jun 2011 95,901 miles

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

rear no. plate cracked at corners

Pass 8 Jun 2011 95,901 miles

rear no. plate cracked at corners

Pass 14 Jun 2010 91,452 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 91,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 85,130 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 85,126 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 76,901 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 76,901 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 69,239 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 58,574 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 58,574 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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N37 BCH is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 N37 BCH, 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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What year was N37 BCH registered?

N37 BCH is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N37 BCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N37 BCH shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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