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N394 FHL

1996 Toyota Lucida

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,099 mi
Last recorded117,099 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN394 FHL
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 117,099 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 104,102 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 28 Oct 2008 104,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2007 91,192 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 91,169 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 82,459 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 82,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 69,169 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 69,168 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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N394 FHL is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N394 FHL, 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 N394 FHL registered?

N394 FHL is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is N394 FHL safe to buy?

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